Senior Accountant at HR-Aid Consults

At HR Aid we provide consulting services in the area of Human Resource Management. Our focus is in helping our clients hire, engage and retain the best talent. We offer professional services in Talent Recruitment and Selection, HR Policy Development, Compensation & Benefits Structure Development, Performance Management and HR Advisory.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Construction

Overview

• The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing core accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements of the company.
• The role provides strong technical accounting oversight, supports financial controls, and ensures reliable financial information to support management and project decision-making.

Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure accurate general ledger management and reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

Accounting Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Support audits and regulatory inspections

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Oversight:

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
• Review payroll schedules and statutory deductions
• Ensure timely payments, collections, and filings

Project & Cost Accounting Support:

• Support project cost tracking and financial reporting
• Work with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors on cost control
• Monitor project-related expenses and revenue recognition

Team Support & Process Improvement:

• Supervise and support Junior Accountants and Bookkeepers
• Improve accounting processes, templates, and documentation
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training

Requirements

• BSc. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5–8 years’ accounting experience
• Professional accounting certification (ICAN/ACCA) is required
• Prior experience in a senior or supervisory accounting role
• Experience in construction or project-based organizations is an advantage
• Highly accountable and detail-oriented
• Ethical and compliant
• Proactive and solution-focused
• Strong work discipline
• Trusted financial professional

Skills:

• Financial accounting and reporting
• General ledger management and reconciliations
• Tax compliance and statutory reporting
• Project and cost accounting
• Advanced Excel and accounting systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Supervisory and coaching ability
• Clear communication and professionalism
• High integrity and accountability

Salary
N500,000 - N600,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should their CV to: talent@hr-aidconsults.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.