Senior Accountant at Terawork

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Port Harcourt.
• You will oversee general ledger maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and lead a team of four direct reports in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Support the Head of Accounts in preparing monthly and annual financial statements and drive the GL closing process within 5 working days.
• Inventory & Cost Control: Perform monthly Cost of Sales to Inventory reconciliations and investigate gross margin variances and stock losses.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensure timely filing and payment of all tax obligations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and manage the audit trail for regulatory reviews.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and review the work of accounting officers to ensure accuracy and procedural standardisation.
• Process Improvement: Recommend system enhancements and process improvements to increase financial efficiency and control.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• An ICA or ACCA qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years in accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience in retail, supermarket, or FMCG environments handling high transaction volumes.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar ERP) and advanced Excel/analytical skills.