Senior Accountant at Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency was established in 2021 to provide professional Human Resources consulting and services to organizations of all sizes. We provide services, resources, and expertise in support of your Company's unique Human Resource needs. We are Human Resource professionals with over 5years of experience in this field.

Our Agency can act on your behalf as your Human Resources representative, or we can provide support and expertise to complement existing HR staff. We take the time to develop a strong working relationship with you by understanding your needs, your business and your corporate culture. With that understanding, we recommend solutions in line with your business needs and then work with you to implement them.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ikota - Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: MD

Job Summary

• We are looking for a versatile Financial Accountant that will be responsible for managing the company’s financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• The role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing financial data, managing budgets, strong tax & statutory background, providing insights that support decision-making and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, and other statutory requirements.
• Prepare, examine, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies during audits and inspections.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business initiatives.
• Assist in process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure reconciliations are accurate and up to date.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring proper controls and accuracy.
• Monitor cash flow, banking, and treasury operations.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Accountancy.
• Professional accounting certification (ACCA, ICAN, etc.) preferred.
• Proven experience as a Financial Accountant, minimum 5years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage etc).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis tools.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

What We Offer

• An attractive and competitive salary: (N500,000 - N700,000 monthly) commensuration.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2026.