- We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Group Accountant to oversee financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across a diversified group of companies.
- The role coordinates the accounting functions of multiple entities, produces accurate consolidated financial information, maintains robust financial controls, and provides insights that support management decisions.
- Strong experience in group reporting, intercompany accounting, statutory compliance, budgeting, taxation, and cash flow management is essential.
Group Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across all companies in the group.
- Prepare, review, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable standards.
- Ensure accurate recording, classification, and reconciliation of transactions for each entity.
- Manage intercompany transactions, balances, reconciliations, and consolidation eliminations.
- Review general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and supporting schedules.
- Standardize accounting policies, reporting formats, and financial procedures across entities.
- Deliver timely management accounts and other financial reports.
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
- Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the group companies.
- Compare actual performance with budgets and investigate significant variances.
- Analyse revenues, operating costs, profitability, and results across business units.
- Provide actionable financial analysis to guide spending, investment, and business growth.
- Monitor liquidity and cash flow requirements and support group-wide working capital management.
Taxation and Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws, statutory obligations, and financial regulations.
- Oversee preparation and timely remittance of VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other applicable taxes.
- Coordinate statutory financial statements, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulators.
- Monitor changes to financial reporting and tax requirements and implement necessary updates.
Financial Controls and Team Management
- Develop and maintain accounting procedures, approval workflows, and financial controls.
- Supervise and support accounting and finance personnel across the group.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment schedules, and outstanding balances.
- Ensure proper maintenance of fixed asset registers and financial records.
- Identify financial risks and recommend safeguards and process improvements.
- Provide training, performance oversight, and support for strategic management initiatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ICAN or ACCA professional qualification is mandatory.
- At least 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
- Demonstrated experience with multi-entity reporting, group accounting, and consolidation.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian taxation, budgeting, and financial controls.
- Practical ability to manage intercompany accounts and prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, or comparable accounting software; familiarity with Opera or other hospitality accounting systems is an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.
- Proven team leadership, organizational skills, confidentiality, and ability to meet multiple reporting deadlines.