Senior Accountant at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley Consults is recruiting on behalf of a client in Victoria Island, Lagos. The organization is seeking a committed professional to support its financial operations and ensure the smooth running of all accounting activities.

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

The Senior Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, and support financial decision-making within the organization. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and solid experience in financial reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations, including payables, receivables, general ledger updates, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain organized and accurate records of all financial transactions according to accounting standards.
• Review and post sales invoices, receipts, supplier invoices, payments, and intercompany or interbank entries.
• Manage petty cash and fuel card transactions with proper documentation and internal controls.
• Track cash flow and daily inflows to ensure funds are available for operations.
• Support cash handling procedures and participate in periodic branch cash audits.
• Strengthen internal control systems and ensure financial policies are followed.
• Reconcile HMOs, vendors, suppliers, and client accounts regularly.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Assets Register.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Support costing activities, including inventory landing costs and product pricing checks.
• Manage credit control to minimize unpaid or overdue invoices.
• Oversee payroll processing, contract wages, deductions, and staff claims.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing and prepare management reports.
• Prepare financial reports such as sales analysis, payables, receivables, stock count reports, and petty cash summaries.
• Maintain good relationships with banks and support loan processes when needed.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is required.
• Five to seven years of accounting or finance experience, preferably in retail or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reporting standards, and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP tools, and strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Salary

N500,000 per month.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV with Senior Accountant as the email subject.

Application Closing Date

8th December, 2025.