HCM Bridges Consulting is a professional HR and recruitment consultancy connecting skilled candidates with reputable employers across Nigeria and Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job
Title: Accountant
Location:
Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job
Summary
We are
seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant for a company with operations
across multiple branches.
The
successful candidate will oversee accounting functions, ensure accurate
financial reporting, maintain effective financial controls and support
management decision-making.
Key
Responsibilities
Financial
Accounting & Reporting:
Oversee
the company's accounting records and financial transactions.
Prepare
monthly and periodic financial statements and management reports.
Analyse
revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow and other financial information.
Review
financial records and schedules prepared by the bookkeeping function.
Ensure
accounting records are complete, accurate and maintained on time.
Financial Control & Reconciliation:
Review
bank, cash, sales, purchase, receivable and payable reconciliations.
Monitor
financial transactions across the company's branches.
Investigate
significant discrepancies and ensure appropriate corrective action.
Monitor
financial controls to reduce errors, losses and unauthorised transactions.
Review
branch financial reports and identify unusual or inconsistent transactions.
Inventory & Cost Accounting:
Monitor
the accounting treatment and valuation of inventory.
Review
stock movement and inventory reports across branches.
Analyse
inventory variances and investigate significant discrepancies.
Monitor
cost of goods sold, gross margins and other relevant financial indicators.
Support
management in analysing the financial implications of bulk purchases and sales.
Accounts Receivable & Payable:
Oversee
customer receivables and supplier payables.
Review
outstanding customer balances and supplier obligations.
Monitor
credit transactions and payment schedules.
Ensure
proper reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts.
Provide
management with updates on significant outstanding balances.
Tax & Statutory Compliance:
Maintain
appropriate records required for tax and statutory compliance.
Support
the preparation and filing of applicable tax returns and statutory obligations.
Ensure
accounting practices comply with relevant accounting standards and applicable
regulations.
Liaise
with external accountants, auditors, tax consultants or relevant authorities
when required.
Management Support & Financial Analysis:
Provide
management with financial information and analysis to support business
decisions.
Assist in
budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
Identify
financial trends, risks and areas requiring management attention.
Recommend
improvements to accounting processes and financial controls.
Prepare
financial schedules and reports as requested by management.
Qualifications
& Experience
Bachelor's
Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Professional
accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or equivalent is an advantage.
3–5 years
of relevant accounting experience.
Experience
in a trading and inventory-based business is an advantage.
Good
knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliations, inventory accounting and
statutory compliance.
Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Key Skills & Competencies:
Strong
financial and analytical skills.
Excellent
attention to details
Strong
knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Good
understanding of inventory and cost accounting.
Strong
reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
Integrity
and sound financial judgment.
Ability to
analyse large volumes of transactions and financial data.
Good
communication and reporting skills.
Ability to
manage deadlines and work independently.
Application
Closing Date
30th
October, 2026.
How
to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
