Senior Accountant at an FMCG Company - Terawork

Terawork - Our client in the retail / FMCG industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Retail / FMCG

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Port Harcourt.
• You will oversee general ledger maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and lead a team of four direct reports in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Support the Head of Accounts in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and drive the GL closing process within 5 working days.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Perform monthly Cost of Sales to Inventory reconciliations and investigate gross margin variances and stock losses.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and manage the audit trail for regulatory reviews.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and review the work of accounting officers to ensure accuracy and procedural standardisation.
• Process Improvement: Recommend system enhancements and process improvements to increase financial efficiency and control.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• An ICA or ACCA qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in retail, supermarket, or FMCG environments handling high transaction volumes.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel / analytical skills.

Salary
N400,000 – N500,000 gross monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a brief Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience to: temidayo.adegoroye@terawork.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• If you have a proactive approach to identifying tax risks and the expertise to maintain seamless regulatory relationships, we would love to hear from you.
• Only qualified applicants will be contacted.