Senior Accountant at Miva Open University

Miva Open University - We are 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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Overall Function

• The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality financial reporting and robust internal controls.
• This is a hands-on role requiring strong General Ledger (GL) expertise, deep accounting knowledge, and proficiency with financial systems.
• Experience with Zoho Books is an added advantage.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain General Ledger (GL) entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Perform and review monthly GL reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Nigerian GAAP
• Ensure accurate accounting for receivables, payables, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support periodic asset verification exercises
• Ensure full compliance with statutory obligations including VAT, PAYE, WHT, pension, and liaise with relevant regulatory authorities
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries
• Enforce and continuously improve internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure financial operations align with business objectives.

Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• ICAN or ACCA certification (mandatory)
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on General Ledger (GL) experience
• Minimum 3+ years in a senior or supervisory accounting role
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, statutory reporting requirements, and IFRS
• Experience working with accounting systems or ERPs; Zoho Books experience is a plus
• Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or technology-driven organizations is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in General Ledger management and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online