Senior Accountant - Financial Services

About the role

A full-time Senior Accountant is sought in Lagos to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, reconciliations, regulatory compliance and financial controls. The role covers accurate financial records, compliance with Nigerian financial regulations, monitoring of transactions and timely financial information for management. Experience in financial services, fintech, microfinance or lending is preferred.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and accounting records, prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, review daily postings, generate call-over and bank balance reports, and maintain the fixed assets register.
• Reconcile bank statements, loan disbursement accounts and other accounts; monitor loan repayments, interest income and revenue; manage accounts payable and receivable; process vendor payments and staff expense claims; resolve posting and reconciliation discrepancies.
• Prepare and manage statutory tax and regulatory remittances (PAYE, VAT, WHT, pension, HMO); ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws and accounting standards; classify loans and advances quarterly per prudential guidelines; coordinate internal and external audits; liaise with regulators, auditors and financial institutions.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, conduct variance analysis, support financial forecasting and planning, and give management financial insights.
• Support accounting software implementation, review and improve processes, policies and internal controls, run periodic internal reviews and audits, and perform other finance duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional accounting experience.
• ICAN or ACCA qualification is an added advantage; part-qualified candidates may be considered.
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA/MSc in Finance or related) is an advantage.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, microfinance, lending or banking is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations, statutory remittances and financial reporting.
• General ledger management, bank and loan account reconciliation, loan accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Loan classification and prudential guidelines.
• Accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with integrity and attention to detail.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and other benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.