Group Accountant at a Reputable Company

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.
• Analyze 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 6 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.