Accounting Supervisor

We are looking for a talented Accounting Supervisor to join our team specializing in Finance for our Distribution Business Unit - Financial Department in Lagos, Nigeria.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead and oversee the maintenance of the general ledger, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Implement and uphold accounting policies, practices, and procedures that support compliance, consistency, and financial integrity.
• Drive accurate financial reporting by reviewing, analyzing, and recording complex financial information, revenue, and expenditure transactions.
• Review and validate account reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, profit and loss statements, and consolidated financial reports to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess financial risks, and lead the implementation of remedial actions to strengthen internal controls and mitigate risk.
• Conduct research and analysis on complex accounting matters, providing recommendations that support sound financial decision-making.
• Enhance financial operations by designing, improving, and maintaining accounting systems and processes to ensure effective financial transaction management.
• Develop and lead a high-performing accounting team by coaching, mentoring, assigning work, and providing performance feedback to support employee growth and operational excellence.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Apply strong financial analysis skills to interpret financial data, identify trends, risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights that support business decision-making.
• Maintain robust financial internal controls by assessing control effectiveness, identifying gaps, and implementing corrective actions to mitigate financial reporting risks.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable tax, accounting, and statutory regulations.
• Utilize strong technical accounting expertise to research, evaluate, and account for complex transactions in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Education/ Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in accounting and Nigerian tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, statutory obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Big Four audit or consulting experience will be an added advantage.