Senior Accountant at Thomas Adewumi University Oko Medical Centre

The Oko Medical Centre, operating under the supervision of the Thomas Adewumi University Teaching Hospital, provides healthcare services to staff and students of Thomas Adewumi University, Thomas Adewumi International College, and members of the Oko community as well as neighbouring towns and villages. Established in 2005, the Centre is a 27-bed facility, fully equipped with essential infrastructure to deliver quality primary healthcare services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Kwara

Position Overview

• Thomas Adewumi University is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Bursary Department to oversee the Business Ventures of the University operations.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory regulations, effective internal control, and sound financial management practices to support the University’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws and other statutory financial obligations.
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Implement strong internal controls, risk management, and financial policies.
• Provide financial insights to management for decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Mentor and supervise junior accountants and accounting staff.
• Contribute to process improvements and adoption of digital financial systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage).
• Professional accounting qualification: ICAN, ACCA, or ANAN (mandatory).
• Minimum of 7 years progressive accounting experience, at least 3 years in a supervisory role (preferably in higher education or non-profit sector).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, IPSAS, and Nigerian financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., XERO, Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP systems) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• High ethical standards, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: N550,000 – N800,000 per month (depending on qualifications and experience).

Allowances & Benefits:

• Pension scheme in line with Nigerian law.
• Annual leave (30 working days) with leave allowance.
• Housing allowance (where applicable)
• Training and professional development support
• Conducive work environment within a growing private university.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter, detailed CV, and copies of credentials to: recruitment@tau.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.