Group Accountant

Group Accountant

Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Group Accountant

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
• Experience 7 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Group Accountant to oversee financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across a diversified group of companies.
• The role coordinates the accounting functions of multiple entities, produces accurate consolidated financial information, maintains robust financial controls, and provides insights that support management decisions.
• Strong experience in group reporting, intercompany accounting, statutory compliance, budgeting, taxation, and cash flow management is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Group Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across all companies in the group.

• Prepare, review, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable standards.

• Ensure accurate recording, classification, and reconciliation of transactions for each entity.

• Manage intercompany transactions, balances, reconciliations, and consolidation eliminations.

• Review general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and supporting schedules.

• Standardize accounting policies, reporting formats, and financial procedures across entities.

• Deliver timely management accounts and other financial reports.

• Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis

• Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the group companies.

• Compare actual performance with budgets and investigate significant variances.

• Analyse revenues, operating costs, profitability, and results across business units.

• Provide actionable financial analysis to guide spending, investment, and business growth.

• Monitor liquidity and cash flow requirements and support group-wide working capital management.

• Taxation and Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws, statutory obligations, and financial regulations.

• Oversee preparation and timely remittance of VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other applicable taxes.

• Coordinate statutory financial statements, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.

• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulators.

• Monitor changes to financial reporting and tax requirements and implement necessary updates.

• Financial Controls and Team Management

• Develop and maintain accounting procedures, approval workflows, and financial controls.

• Supervise and support accounting and finance personnel across the group.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment schedules, and outstanding balances.

• Ensure proper maintenance of fixed asset registers and financial records.

• Identify financial risks and recommend safeguards and process improvements.

• Provide training, performance oversight, and support for strategic management initiatives.

• Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• ICAN or ACCA professional qualification is mandatory.

• At least 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.

• Demonstrated experience with multi-entity reporting, group accounting, and consolidation.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian taxation, budgeting, and financial controls.

• Practical ability to manage intercompany accounts and prepare consolidated financial statements.

• Proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, or comparable accounting software; familiarity with Opera or other hospitality accounting systems is an advantage.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities.

• Proven team leadership, organizational skills, confidentiality, and ability to meet multiple reporting deadlines.

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