125 Chief Accountants jobs in Nigeria

The main purpose of the job is to be responsible for calculating, processing and reconciling group accounting entries. Provides reports on group costs, productivity, margins and expenditures.

Monthly journals: Calculate and process monthly group journals

• Process monthly group journals.

Monthly reconciliations: Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Rebates: Maintain supplier relationships

• Ensure supplier agreement are aligned with the company's policies and procedures on creditor terms and rebates management, and that the ERP system is updated accordingly.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with suppliers and the merchandise team.

Rebates: Management the entire rebates process

• Calculate and process rebate accrual journals.
• Calculate actual rebates received and ensure suppliers are invoiced timeously.
• Reconcile accrued amounts to actual rebates received
• Ensure all rebates are collected timeously.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations relating to rebates.
• Forecasting and tracking of volume rebates in collaboration with the Merchandise Department.
• Preparation of accurate monthly reports for submission to management.
• Drive efficiencies relating to the rebates function through involvement in projects across functions.

Policies and Procedures

• Assist with standardisation of financial accounting policies, procedures and processes across group companies
• Monitor adherence to financial accounting policies and procedures

Projects

• Assist with financial projects across group companies.

Uphold and promote the company values and culture

Matric (Grade 12)

B Compt (Hons) with articles

Minimum 5 years' relevant experience

Company Description

First Electric is a renewable energy solutions company focused on providing electricity through mesh grids and micro grids. Our innovative solutions aim to displace fossil fuel generators, facilitating the mass adoption of solar power. Our mission is to empower people through electrification, creating a sustainable future for all.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Accounting & Finance Manager, located in Lagos or Abuja. The Accounting & Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. The role involves managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. Additionally, the Accounting & Finance Manager will coordinate with other departments to support financial decision-making and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, timely, and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare and present key financial reports including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to management.

Treasury & Cashflow Management

• Monitor cashflow, liquidity, and overall financial health of the business.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure alignment with internal records.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to guide decision-making.
• Monitor budget performance, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian financial laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements (FIRS and other relevant authorities).
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls.

Strategic Support

• Provide insights to improve cost efficiency, revenue growth, and business profitability.
• Partner with senior management to develop strategies for financial sustainability and expansion.

Team & Culture

• Contribute to building a positive, high-performance, and results-driven finance culture within the company.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Professional certification (ICAN or ACCA) is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with
  Sage Accounting Software (Sage Evolution 200)
  .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefit

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Stock Option
• Pension Plan
• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) coverage
• 13th Month Bonus & Housing Allowance
• Professional growth opportunities within the renewable energy sector

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance Accounting Manager to oversee and manage the company's financial operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, preparing financial reports, and supporting management with strategic financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee all financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow reports in line with
  IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of VAT, CIT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory taxes.
• Manage budgets, monitor variances, and support strategic financial planning.
• Oversee payroll computation, statutory deductions, and compliance with labour laws.
• Implement internal controls, detect financial risks, and prevent fraud.
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions.
• Monitor costs, provide financial analysis, and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Prepare invoices, track receivables, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Provide financial insights and advisory support to management.

Qualifications

• BSc or HND in Accounting.
• Professional certification (ICAN or ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a senior accounting role.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is desirable.
• Must have a clean professional record with no history of fraud or misconduct.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong budgeting and cost management skills.
• Effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

Proficiency and hands-on experience with financial management software (e.g. Sage).

• In-depth understanding of Nigerian tax laws and regulatory requirements (FIRS, State IRS, CAMA, Finance Acts, CBN, SEC).
• Knowledge of payroll administration, pension, NHF, and statutory deductions.
• Knowledge of Sage Application will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their
CV
to j

with the subject line
"Finance Accounting Manager Application".

About Fiscal 12

Fiscal 12 is a growing fractional CFO and finance advisory firm that partners with manufacturing and product-based businesses to transform financial reporting into a strategic decision-making engine. We provide hands-on support across accounting, FP&A, cash flow management, and financial systems to help founders scale profitably.

Role Overview

We are seeking a
Finance Accounting Manager
to join our team and support client engagements across accounting and finance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys problem-solving, and can balance both detailed accounting work and higher-level financial analysis.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing accounting processes, and providing insights that guide business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial reporting (local and international as needed).
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare and review management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Partner with leadership to identify process improvements and implement scalable accounting systems.
• Assist with tax compliance and coordinate with external advisors where necessary.
• Supervise junior accounting staff or contractors as the team grows.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA/ACA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in CPG audit from a Big 4 firm.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including management-level exposure.
• Background in manufacturing or other product-based industries.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS/ US GAAP).
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

• Remote-first flexibility.
• Exposure to multiple businesses and industries.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling finance advisory firm.
• Hands-on learning in both accounting and strategic finance.

**Are you a highly analytical, strategic, and results-driven finance professional looking for a challenging new role? Do you thrive in the fast-paced world of financial services?

Our innovative and growing financial services company is looking for a dedicated Finance Manager to play a critical role in our continued success. You will be instrumental in guiding our financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:**

• Be responsible for financial record keeping and administration i.e you have to ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored in accordance with the firm's financial procedures and controls as well as accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the managing Director/CEO on income, expenditure, and any variation from budgets. Be prepared to provide this information as at when is needed.
• Be responsible for tracking petty cash, keeping appropriate records maintaining reconciliation providing timely accountability
• Maintain bank records, perform bank reconciliations, and deal with the banks on all financial and banking operations matters.
• Preparation of statutory report for regulators
• Work with External Auditors to prepare the annual audited accounts
• Regulatory tasks such as Rendition of VAT returns, Management of payee and pension deduction.
• Prepare the firm's annual business budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives. Develop and coordinate the budgetary control procedures
• Develop and co-ordinate budgetary control procedures to ensure that they are followed and adhered to and respond to all budget holder's enquiries with any involved unit.
• Be responsible for monthly, quarterly annual returns and reports to necessary regulatory agencies such as SEC, NDIC, CAC, LIRS, FIRS, etc.
• Maintain records to meet regulatory and tax requirements and ensure Compliance.

Required skills and qualifications

• BA bachelor's degree in Accounting, finance, economics, business administration or a related field.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACA or equivalent) with a minimum of 5+ years post qualification experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years experience in financial services industry such as Banking, Insurance, Assets Management, Stockbroking etc.
• Good understanding of financial markets and financial services products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with quick decision-making and a results-oriented mindset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in explaining complex financial concepts to clients.
• Integrity, ethical conduct, and adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in Nigerian tax laws and financial regulations.

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About Clooper

Clooper is transforming business travel and expense management by blending technology with exceptional hospitality. Recognised as Business Travel Booking Platform of the Year 2025 and Best Travel & Expense Management Company 2024, we partner with SMEs and corporates to deliver cost savings, seamless booking, and meaningful impact. Through our "One for Two" model, every booking plants a tree and provides a meal for someone in need.

The Role

We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager to strengthen our financial foundations while supporting our growth journey. This person will be responsible for ensuring strong cashflow, managing invoicing and credit control, leading fundraising efforts, and tracking the key metrics that drive our success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee invoicing, collections, supplier payments and ensure positive cashflow.
• Maintain cashflow forecasts and manage client credit limits.
• Prepare financial models, budgets, and investor materials to support fundraising.
• Manage debt facilities, repayments, and investor relations.
• Track and report on key business metrics: CAC, LTV, revenue margins, gross profit, and runway.
• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and dashboards for the CEO and Board.
• Ensure compliance with VAT (including TOMS), tax filings, and statutory reporting.
• Advise leadership on pricing, unit economics, and profitability to guide strategy.

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent finance leadership experience.
• Track record in fundraising (equity and debt) and managing cashflow in fast-growth businesses.
• Exposure to SaaS, fintech, travel, or hospitality sectors preferred.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with proven ability to work part-time but deliver strategic impact.
• Comfortable in a startup/scale-up environment, hands-on as well as strategic.

Why Join Clooper?

• Be part of a company scaling across the UK, Africa, Europe and beyond.
• Shape financial strategy in a fast-growing, award-winning travel-tech business.
• Work flexibly (part-time) with a leadership team passionate about hospitality and impact.
• Make a difference through our One for Two impact model.

Application Process

Please send your CV 
and a short 2–3 minute video
 (phone video is fine) answering the following:

1. Why do you believe you are a good fit for this part-time Head of Finance role at Clooper?
2. Share one example of how you improved cashflow, raised funding, or managed key financial metrics (CAC, margins, etc.) in a previous role.
3. What excites you most about working with a growing company like Clooper?

 
Important:
 Upload your video as an 
unlisted YouTube link
 or a 
Google Drive/Dropbox link
 and include the link at the top of your CV, so we see it immediately when we open it.

 
Applications without a video will not be considered.

Job Title: Finance Manager

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Finance Manager to manage our financial processes and ensure the organization's financial health. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Proven five (5) years' experience as a finance manager

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAGE) is important

• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA)

Kindly apply using the link below:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦1,000,000.00 per month