Chief Accountant (Maritime & Energy) at UNOCASA Consulting

UnoCasa is a full service Human Resources Consultancy business with focus on Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development and Consultancy services. Our raison d’etre is the notion that your people are your advantage and proffer people-centric solutions to ensure your team accomplish your business goals.

We are not your run of the mill HR Company, we believe in team diversity and teamwork; we believe that the workplace should have an ambience that inspires productivity of the team; and the application of technologies to enhance efficiency. We know that every business is unique and tailor HR solutions to your organisation’s needs. Our clients are in various sectors not limited to engineering, education, health oil & gas, government, media, finance, retail, lifestyle, consultancy firms and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Accountant (Maritime & Energy)

Location: Lagos (with oversight for regional operations)
Sector: Oil & Gas / Shipping / Maritime Logistics
Reporting to: Group Finance (Head Office)

Overview

• A leading maritime logistics and supply chain firm specializing in international marine equipment procurement and vessel operations is seeking a high-caliber Chief Accountant.
• This role is critical for managing complex financial workflows between Nigeria and international partners in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Controllership: Manage full-cycle accounting, including petty cash, intercompany account reconciliations, and budgeting.
• Maritime Financial Operations: Oversee vessel-related back-charging, monitor shipowner DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), and manage the PO structure for marine parts and machinery.
• Tax & Compliance: Act as the primary lead for ICAN/ACCA standards, managing VAT, WHT (deductions and certificates), CIT, and sector-specific levies (NCD, Cabotage, Training Funds).
• Treasury & Forex: Coordinate Foreign Exchange sourcing at competitive rates and manage local banking relationships to support the international treasury team.
• Strategic Reporting: Prepare annual closures and statutory financial statements; develop matrices to monitor Profit and Cost Units.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Certification: Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN or ACCA). Professional certification in Taxation is highly preferred.
• Experience: 7–10 years of experience, with a significant background in the Shipping, Maritime, or Oil & Gas sectors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SAGE Accounting Software and advanced Excel.
• Soft Skills: Strong negotiation skills for credit terms with suppliers and "boots on the ground" capability for customer visits to improve cash recovery.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2026.