Senior Accountant

Job title : Senior Accountant

Job Reference: SACCT2026073

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance Team.
• The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant with strong supervisory experience and hands-on expertise in financial reporting, inventory accounting, fixed asset management, ERP transactions, and month-end closing processes.
• Experience in the poultry, manufacturing, or FMCG sector will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all day-to-day accounting transactions across the department.
• Manage and record prepaid expenses and ensure appropriate amortization schedules are maintained.
• Handle accruals and ensure completeness and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Maintain and manage the fixed assets register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and periodic physical verification.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review, analyze, and validate expense transactions for accuracy, proper classification, and compliance with approved budgets.
• Prepare detailed expense analysis reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure accurate stock accounting and maintain a strong understanding of inventory movements, particularly within the poultry industry.
• Monitor inventory transactions and ensure proper reconciliation between physical stock and accounting records.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with ERP workflows and accounting processes, including:
  • Receipt Voucher (RV)
  • Payment Voucher (PV)
  • Purchase Order (PO)
  • Goods Received Note (GRN)
• Ensure all accounting entries comply with internal control policies, accounting standards, and company procedures.
• Support internal and external audit exercises by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with departmental objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification).
• Minimum of 8 years' progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, accrual accounting, fixed assets management, and expense control.
• Practical experience in stock accounting and inventory management is mandatory.
• Experience within the poultry, agriculture, manufacturing, or FMCG industry will be highly preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards, taxation, and internal control frameworks.

Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Inventory and Stock Accounting
• Fixed Asset Management
• Budget Monitoring and Cost Control
• ERP Systems Proficiency
• Leadership and Team Management
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Audit Coordination
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention to Detail and Accuracy.