Senior Accountant at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley Consults - Our client is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to oversee and manage core accounting and financial operations across the organization.
• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic financial decisions.
• This is a key role requiring strong technical expertise and hands-on experience in accounting and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payables, receivables, general ledger updates, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions in line with accounting standards.
• Review and post sales invoices, receipts, supplier invoices, payments, and intercompany/interbank transactions.
• Manage petty cash and fuel card transactions, ensuring proper documentation and controls.
• Monitor cash flow and daily inflows to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
• Ensure proper cash handling procedures and support periodic cash audits across branches.
• Implement and maintain strong internal control systems and financial policies.
• Reconcile HMOs, suppliers/vendors, and other client accounts regularly.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Assets Register.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and all statutory requirements.
• Oversee costing activities, including inventory landing costs and product pricing monitoring.
• Manage credit control processes to reduce bad debts and overdue receivables.
• Oversee payroll processing, contract wages, statutory deductions, and staff claims.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes and prepare management reports.
• Prepare financial reports including sales analysis, payables, receivables, product count reports, intercompany reports, and petty cash reports.
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions and support loan processing when required.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in retail or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and tax regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, ERP systems) and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and operate with minimal supervision.

Salary
N500,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@owensxley.com using “Senior Accountant" as the subject of the email.