Senior Accountant at HR-on-Wheels

Role Overview

• Our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Accountant to lead accounting, finance, and tax engagements while strengthening operational efficiency and client delivery standards.
• This role involves managing the preparation of financial statements, supervising accounting operations, and delivering timely insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will play a key role in strengthening reporting processes, improving internal controls, and ensuring high-quality financial disclosures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all reports.
• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities across the finance team.
• Review general ledger activities, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements, and internal control policies.
• Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support business strategy, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to explain financial performance and key variances.
• Support external audits by preparing required documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• Identify and implement improvements in financial reporting processes, systems, and controls.
• Support tax reporting and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements where necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple reporting cycles.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.