Chief Accounting Officer at Yes FM

Yes FM is Nigeria's frontline talk station for news, opinion and analysis. Broadcasting from Ibadan in south-west Nigeria, YES FM is a bilingual station that caters to a diverse demographic with content tailored to meet each group's need for credible information and stimulating conversation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Accounting Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site role located in Ibadan for a Chief Accounting Officer (Candidate must already live in ibadan, preferably within close proximity to the radio station).
• The Chief Accounting Officer will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing financial records (including bookkeeping, account reconciliation, payroll, and finahcial reporting to ensure accuracy & compliance, tax compliance & statutory filings) and conducting financial analysis. 
• The ideal candidate must be trustworthy, detail-driven, discreet, and able to handle sensitive financial information with complete integrity.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• General Accounting: Maintain general ledgers, process invoices, prepare journal entries, and handle reconciliations for bank accounts
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements.
• Budgeting and Monitoring: Track project expenditures against budgets, monitor cash flow, and report on variances.
• Compliance and Audit: Ensure adherence to tax laws, internal policies, and support external audits.
• Payroll and Administration: Process payroll and manage, record, and verify receipts and payments.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years accounting experience (media or FMCG background is an advantage).
• Experience preparing financial reports for senior management is an added asset.
• Excellent Excel proficiency (Pivot tables, reconciliation formulas, basic financial modelling) or other accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or equivalent).
• Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and documentation discipline.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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