Senior Accountant at Enstore Nigeria Limited

At Enstore, we are passionate about delivering the finest selection of premium wines and spirits to Nigeria’s insightful consumers. We are a wines and spirits importation, marketing, sales, and distribution company committed to sourcing the most unique, innovative and premium brands making fresh entry into the booming Nigerian market.

We curate a world-class portfolio of internationally renowned brands, ensuring that every bottle we distribute represents quality, craftsmanship, and heritage. With a deep understanding of Nigeria's dynamic beverage market, we are committed to elevating the drinking experience by offering a diverse range of exceptional spirits, including Teeling Whiskey, NEFT Vodka, Tequila Buen Amigo, Padre Azul, Bisquit & Dubouché Cognac, and Courvoisier.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: The Financial Controller

Job Brief

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable, fixed asset management and using financial technology systems to enhance financial reporting.
• The Senior Accountant ensures timely reconciliation and reporting of all financial statements and prepares financial analyses for key stakeholders as requested; and maintains fiscal records.
• The Senior Accountant serves as the primary contact for internal staff on invoicing, bill payments, cash receipts and revenue, and budgets.
• The Senior Accountant also implements and trains junior accountants on how to use software that streamlinesprocesses and improves distribution and accessibility of financial information.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring day-to-day transactions such as accounts payable, cash receipts and accounts receivable, inventory movements, and payrolls are recorded properly.
• Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries for accruals and prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., fixed assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.), ensuring that accounting schedules are updated and accurate.
• Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with IFRS.
• Assisting the financial controller and other managers in developing and monitoring departmental, projects, and organizational budget; assisting with monthly financial reporting and analysis.
• Performing fiscal year-end close activities and assisting with activities and requirements of external auditors.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, including tax filings, audit requirements, and annual returns submissions.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and financial regulations.
• Actively partner and collaborate with the Financial Controller in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Continually seeking and implementing opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting operations including training staff to better utilize financial and accounting software.
• Partner with the human resources in preparing accurate payroll, pension remittances, PAYE remittances and staff HMO.
• Other duties as assigned to meet organizational requirements.

Educational Qualifications, Experience & Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. ACA, or ACCA is a must.
• 5+ years of experience in financial accounting, financial planning and analysis, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and cross-functional departments.
• Knowledge of FMCG industry trends and financial best practices.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel (advanced level), and financial systems (e.g. SAP, SAGE, QUIKBOOKS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: senami.hundeyin@enstore-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.