Regional Accountant at SIMS Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• We are seeking experienced and strategic Regional Accountants to oversee and coordinate accounting operations across designated regions.
• The role involves managing and supporting accountants and their assistants in our Digital Centers/Branches, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and providing accurate reporting to the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and periodic accounting activities across assigned regional branches.
• Supervise, guide, and support branch and DC accountants and their teams.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of financial statements, reconciliations, and reports.
• Monitor regional financial performance and provide insights to management.
• Enforce compliance with company accounting policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Coordinate regional audits and ensure accurate documentation.
• Drive process improvements and consistency in financial reporting across DCs.
• Act as a key liaison between regional operations and the CFO.

Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree (minimum of 2nd Class) in Accounting, Finance, or other related disciplines.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or regional role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, tax, and compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.