Senior Level Accountant

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Logistics, Transport & Supply Chain

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

About the Company

This is a premier opportunity within one of Nigeria’s pioneering indigenous logistics companies. The organization is renowned for delivering comprehensive cross-border and end-to-end logistics solutions to a distinguished clientele across various key sectors. The company operates in a fast-paced, structured, and professionally demanding business environment. It offers exposure to complex financial operations, fosters cross-functional collaboration, maintains robust internal controls, and ensures statutory compliance. The finance team plays a pivotal role in business-impacting financial decisions.

Job Description

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Accountant to join a high-performing Finance team within one of Nigeria’s pioneer indigenous logistics companies. This organization delivers cross-border and end-to-end logistics solutions to high-profile clients across key sectors.

This is a premium opportunity for a technically sound, commercially aware, ethical, and systems-driven finance professional. You will operate confidently in a fast-paced, structured, and professionally demanding business environment.

The role offers significant exposure to complex financial operations, robust internal controls, statutory compliance, and the chance to influence business-impacting financial decisions. You will also collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams.

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Required Skills

Financial ReportingGeneral Ledger ManagementMonth-End ClosePayroll AccountingStatutory ComplianceTaxationAudit SupportBudgetingVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsMicrosoft ExcelERP SoftwareLeadershipCommercial Judgement

Key Responsibilities

Manage financial reporting and general ledger.
Oversee reconciliations and month-end close processes.
Handle management accounts and payroll accounting.
Ensure statutory compliance and tax matters.
Provide audit support and manage internal controls.
Develop budgets and perform variance analysis.
Demonstrate leadership, guide junior staff, and coordinate with teams.
Apply strong commercial judgement and cost awareness.

Qualifications

B.Sc., M.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
ACA, ACCA, CFA, or relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 8–12 years’ relevant accounting experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and practical experience with ERP/accounting software.
Strong professional ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgement.
Excellent attention to detail, accountability, and resilience.
Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Strong commercial judgement and ability to interpret financial data.
Experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, trading, manufacturing, audit, or service-based industries is an added advantage.

Benefits & Perks

Highly competitive benefits and perks.
Benchmarked to compete favourably with international-standard employment practices.

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The Nigerian logistics sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, is experiencing robust growth, demanding sophisticated financial oversight. This Senior Accountant position is critical for a leading indigenous logistics firm, overseeing complex financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving impactful financial decisions. You will manage financial reporting, general ledger functions, month-end close processes, and contribute to strategic financial planning, directly influencing the company's profitability and operational efficiency.