Chief Accountant/ Head of Accounts

Lagos Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
Job Summary

We are looking to hire a suitable candidate to fill this position.
• Minimum Qualification:HND
• Experience Level:Mid level
• Experience Length:2 years

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:
• Setting up a well-run and highly efficient accounting department that will handle the accounting, reporting, payments, and recording-keeping activities of the company both at the head office and sites
• Managing the monthly and end-of-year accounting processes
• Handling the organization’s accounts payable/receivable
• Overseeing cash receipts
• Making and receiving payments
• Reconciling the organization’s bank accounts
• Managing check issuance and transfers
• Overseeing the general ledger
• Managing payroll and utilities
• Handling capital assets reconciliations
• Supervising fixed asset activity
• Monitoring debt activity etc.
• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and producing financial reports or statements
• Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
• Improving systems and procedures and initiating corrective actions
• Meeting financial accounting objectives
• Overseeing the establishment and maintenance of fiscal files and records to document transactions.

Requirements:
• ICAN + Graduate of Accounting or Accountancy with B.Sc. Second Class Upper or equivalent in HND - not obtained through Correspondence or Virtual Learning.
• Must possess ICAN Final Certificate, not ANAN. Must have completed NYSC. All certificates will be verified.
• Must have had a minimum of 6 Credits at WAEC/WASC level.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience is required.
• Candidate must be highly cerebral, dynamic, with an analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills, and require minimum supervision.
• Practical knowledge of Excel and Xero Accounting Software, or other Accounting Software packages would be an advantage.

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 - 300,000.00 ( highly negotiable).
• Salary payable subject to a number of years of very relevant post-ICAN experience.
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Apr 26, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Lagos
  • Source: External