Chief Accountant at Drinks.ng

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Own accounting operations and general ledger integrity across the group. You will ensure accurate transaction posting, disciplined journals and reconciliations, and audit-ready supporting schedules. You will work closely with the Financial Controller to deliver a high-quality month-end close with strong cut-off discipline and documentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
General ledger operations & posting governance

• Oversee day-to-day postings across sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments and other journals with proper support.
• Maintain GL hygiene (coding accuracy, timely posting, suspense control) and ensure journals are authorised per DoA.

Reconciliations & balance sheet schedules

• Execute/supervise key reconciliations (bank, clearing accounts, gateway settlements, key balance sheet accounts).
• Maintain balance sheet schedules and working papers; ensure reconciling items are aged and resolved.

Fixed assets & capitalization discipline

• Maintain the fixed asset register (additions, disposals, transfers) and run depreciation schedules.
• Ensure capitalization vs expense treatment aligns to policy, approvals, and documentation standards.

Close support, controls & improvements

• Prepare journal packs, reconciliations and TB schedules to support month-end close review/sign-off.
• Strengthen documentation/cut-off discipline and support Internal Control/audit reviews with timely closure of findings.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) strongly preferred (part-qualified considered based on experience).

Experience

• 10+ years in accounting operations (journals, reconciliations, ledger controls, close support).
• Advantage: multi-channel environments (retail/ecommerce/distribution), including payment gateway/POS reconciliations.

Behavioural

• Detail-focused, disciplined, and consistent under close deadlines.
• Strong ownership and follow-through; proactive escalation with solutions.
• Collaborative and service-oriented while maintaining control boundaries.