- Company: Proten International
- Location: Lagos, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: Not specified
- Deadline: 30 November 2026
About the role
Proten International is an award-winning HR and Management Consulting firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. We are looking for a Chief Accountant to lead our accounting operations. This full-time, hybrid role involves overseeing general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and financial controls while supporting the Financial Controller during month-end close and audits.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting entries for sales, expenses, accruals, and journals, ensuring proper approvals.
- Maintain general ledger integrity, including accurate coding and timely postings.
- Execute and supervise bank, clearing account, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
- Support month-end close by preparing trial balance schedules and journal packs.
- Ensure proper revenue and expense cut-offs in coordination with AR, AP, and business units.
- Strengthen accounting processes, documentation, and controls.
- Work with Tech/Data teams to improve automation and reduce manual errors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent strongly preferred; part-qualified candidates may be considered.
- 10+ years’ experience in accounting operations, including journals, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
- Relevant industry experience in FMCG, retail, or e-commerce is required.
- 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, and ability to work under pressure.
- Age: 30–45 years.
How to apply
Send your application to recruitment@protenintl.com with the subject line “Chief Accountant”. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. The application deadline is November 30, 2026.
Apply by email: recruitment@protenintl.com
