Senior Accountant at Smash Technology Limited

Smash Technology is a tech group of companies focused on employing technology to serve its clients locally and globally. Initially, the brand focused on Transport Investment across the country and beyond before pivoting into other viable sectors such as E-hailing, E-commerce, Food delivery, Booking platform, Virtual Office platforms, Travels, Real Estate, Social Networking among others. Smash Technology is a combination of almost a decade of visionary leadership, hard work, and dedication from many experienced and committed men and women who are aligned with the core purpose and goal of the brand.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant 

Location: Gwarinpa, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
As the Head of the Accounting & Finance Department, your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing leadership and strategic direction for the Finance and Accounting team.
• Overseeing all accounting activities including journal entries, ledger operations, and financial reporting.
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Managing and reconciling all company accounts and preparing detailed financial analysis reports.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory tax regulations—NSITF, PAYE, WHT, VAT, and Pension—and preparing accurate filings and remittances.
• Leading the budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with executive management.
• Monitoring financial performance and offering data-driven recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records in Sage or equivalent accounting software.
• Managing payroll operations and ensuring accuracy in employee compensations and benefits.
• Handling internal control systems and ensuring adherence to company financial policies.
• Supervising accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure cash flow efficiency.
• Leading year-end audits and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Overseeing preparation and submission of regulatory returns (e.g., to the Central Bank of Nigeria, FIRS, etc.).
• Reviewing and approving all financial documents, reconciliations, and analysis reports before submission.
• Ensuring the maintenance of a proper filing system for all financial and accounting records.
• Recording budget appropriations and tracking expenditures across departments.
• Resolving all discrepancies in accounts promptly and accurately.
• Leading the recruitment, training, and supervision of junior finance staff.
• Performing any other financial duties as may be required by executive management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ICAN or ACCA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations and statutory compliance.
• Strong experience using Sage accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, manage teams, and deliver results under pressure.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Leadership opportunity with decision-making authority
• A professional, structured, and growth-driven environment
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the company’s financial backbone.

Application Closing Date
13th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: Hr@smashtechgroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• This role is critical to ensuring the financial health and compliance of Smash Technology Limited.
• If you meet the above qualifications and are ready for a leadership role in a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.