Operations

Senior Accountant At Terawork

Terawork·Rivers, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
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Job Summary

  • Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Port Harcourt.
  • You will oversee general ledger maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and lead a team of four direct reports in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting: Support the Head of Accounts in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and drive the GL closing process within 5 working days.
  • Inventory & Cost Control: Perform monthly Cost of Sales to Inventory reconciliations and investigate gross margin variances and stock losses.
  • Compliance & Audit: Ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and manage the audit trail for regulatory reviews.
  • Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and review the work of accounting officers to ensure accuracy and procedural standardisation.
  • Process Improvement: Recommend system enhancements and process improvements to increase financial efficiency and control.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • An ICA or ACCA qualification is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 7 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
  • Proven experience in retail, supermarket, or FMCG environments handling high transaction volumes.
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel / analytical skills.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDProfessional Certificate
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Send your CV along with a cover letter totemidayo.adegoroye@terawork.com

Please use the job title as the subject line of your email.

At a glance

Company

Terawork

Location

Rivers, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 14, 2026

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