Senior Accountant at Miva Open University

Miva Open University is an education company building a new kind of university targeted at the African region. Miva, a subsidiary of the uLesson Group, is a Pan-African Distance e-Learning University that is built on a couple of beliefs: Firstly, we believe that the traditional brick-and-mortar approach to tertiary education is no longer a viable option for serving learners on the African continent. This approach will not provide the capacity and efficacy for the people of the region. We are building a university experience that leverages excellent academic talent (wherever it is to be found) and digital technologies to create a new, fresh, more efficacious and more accessible tertiary experience. Our second belief is that this new tertiary experience must not only meet but exceed the existing way of doing things in terms of quality, efficacy and preparing learners for the future. We are uncompromising in these beliefs and this is why we are excited to speak to you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality reporting and controls.
• This role requires a hands-on professional with deep accounting knowledge and a strong command of financial systems. Experience with Zoho Books is a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, ensuring monthly reconciliations are completed on time.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Nigerian GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper accounting of receivables, payables, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support periodic asset verification.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, pension, and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support the audit process by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Enforce internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial operations with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years in a senior or supervisory role.
• ICAN or ACCA certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, statutory reporting, and IFRS.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Zoho Books is a plus.
• Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or technology-driven businesses is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th September, 2025.