Senior Accountant at Miva Open University

Job Description

• The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making through high-quality reporting and controls.
• This role requires a hands-on professional with deep accounting knowledge and a strong command of financial systems. Experience with Zoho Books is a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, ensuring monthly reconciliations are completed on time.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Nigerian GAAP.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure proper accounting of receivables, payables, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support periodic asset verification.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, pension, and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support the audit process by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Enforce internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial operations with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting experience, including 3+ years in a senior or supervisory role.
• ICAN or ACCA certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, statutory reporting, and IFRS.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Zoho Books is a plus.
• Experience in EdTech, SaaS, or technology-driven businesses is an advantage.