Chief Accountant at Proten International – Lagos (Hybrid)

Proten International is recruiting a Chief Accountant in Lagos to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, maintain general ledger integrity and support accurate group financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting entries for sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments and journals, ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation.
• Maintain general ledger integrity through accurate coding, timely postings and resolution of suspense items.
• Supervise bank, clearing account, payment gateway and balance-sheet reconciliations, and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Maintain balance-sheet schedules, working papers and audit trails.
• Manage the fixed-asset register, including additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation.
• Support month-end close by preparing trial-balance schedules, journal packs, reconciliations and supporting documents.
• Ensure correct revenue and expense cut-offs with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and business units.
• Strengthen accounting processes, documentation, controls and posting discipline.
• Work with Technology and Data teams to improve automation, reduce manual errors and resolve system-related accounting issues.
• Support internal-control reviews and ensure accounting-related findings are addressed on time.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred. Part-qualified candidates may be considered based on experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in accounting operations, including journals, reconciliations and general ledger management.
• Relevant experience in FMCG, retail or e-commerce is required.
• Experience in high-volume transaction environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems, spreadsheets, payment gateways and POS reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of accruals, prepayments, cut-offs, fixed assets and financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, ownership and ability to work under pressure.
• High standards of confidentiality, documentation and audit readiness.
• Applicants should be aged 30 to 45.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Peak workloads occur during month-end close and audit periods.