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Senior Accountant

an FMCG Company - Terawork

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: View email address on hotnigerianjobs.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.

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