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Senior Financial Analyst – Project Accounting

erpSOFTapp  · ICT / Telecommunication

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
Deadline: 31 August 2026
Posted June 1, 2026

Responsibilities

Do you possess strong analytical skills and a curiosity for diverse industries, markets, sectors, and emerging economies across different countries? Do you find satisfaction in engaging with individuals and building connections?

We are in search of a finance manager to integrate our team, where you will enhance accounting departments for our clients while demonstrating a proactive mindset. Collaborating within a project team, your responsibility will involve delivering the client’s system with a dedicated focus on fulfilling the client’s requirements.

JOB SUMMARY:

The project accountant will oversee the seamless integration of accounts into the designated accounting system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the implementation process.

Skilled in accurately documenting a company’s trading activities and effectively integrating them into a system to establish an authentic trading position. Proficient in analyzing Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statements, General Ledger, aged debtors reports, and other financial documents while ensuring the verification of the complete chart of accounts.

Proficiency in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is essential.

Capable of collaborating with and guiding a team of accounting professionals.

Facilitates the execution of a range of critical duties with precision and accountability, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards. Responsible for performing key tasks in alignment with organizational objectives, while maintaining a high level of efficiency and attention to detail. Demonstrates proficiency in executing specialized functions, often requiring technical expertise or industry-specific knowledge. Accountable for monitoring performance metrics to assess effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, resolve challenges, and enhance overall productivity. Ensures compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices to mitigate risks and uphold operational integrity.

Operational responsibilities encompass overseeing daily activities to ensure seamless workflow efficiency, resource allocation, and adherence to established protocols. This role involves monitoring key performance indicators, troubleshooting operational challenges, and implementing corrective measures as needed. Additionally, it requires maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks under pressure are essential for success in this position.

Reconciling accounts for multiple company entities as part of an implementation initiative.

Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining comprehensive ledgers encompassing assets, liabilities, income, expenses, and equity to deliver precise financial insights to management. This role involves accurately recording transactions, ensuring compliance with established accounting standards, and providing timely reports that support strategic decision-making.

Proficiency in overseeing and auditing creditors’ and debtors’ ledgers is essential to ensure accuracy and financial integrity.

Crucial performance metrics include assessing the effectiveness of strategies implemented and monitoring progress toward established objectives. Regular evaluations of key results and outcomes provide insight into operational efficiency and identify areas for improvement. These indicators serve as benchmarks to ensure alignment with organizational goals while facilitating data-driven decision-making. Additionally, they enable the measurement of individual and team contributions, supporting accountability and continuous development.

The documentation must maintain high standards of quality, completeness, and precision, ensuring all records are thorough, reliable, and error-free.

Ensuring meticulous precision in the preparation and maintenance of reconciliation documentation is essential.

Timely and precise preparation of management reports is essential, ensuring all data is meticulously compiled and presented without delay to facilitate informed decision-making processes.

Accomplished professionals with extensive familiarity in the manipulation and analysis of spreadsheet applications are encouraged to apply.

Proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high levels of organization and efficiency.

Thrives in high-pressure environments while consistently delivering results within tight deadlines. Demonstrates resilience and adaptability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring timely project completion without compromising quality.

Required experience includes at least five years of relevant work in a similar role, along with proven expertise in project management methodologies such as Agile or Scrum. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering successful outcomes under tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for collaborating across teams and stakeholders. Additionally, familiarity with industry-specific software tools and a bachelor’s degree in a related field are required.

Proficiency in fundamental accounting principles and the double-entry system is essential.

With a minimum of two to three years of professional experience, candidates should have actively contributed to the core functions of the accounts department, demonstrating a pivotal role in daily operations.

An ARCA or ACA accountancy qualification would be highly beneficial.

We kindly request that applicants utilize the designated method for submitting their applications to ensure proper processing.

To submit your application, kindly utilize the provided link(s) on the company’s official website.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience Required

2 - 3 years

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