Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations) Lagos

Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations. Our bespoke and innovative solutions cut across:  Learning and Development,  Recruitment and Talent Acquisition, Outsourcing / Managed Staffing, Enterprise Transformation, HR Advisory, and HR Technology. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Summary

The Chief Accountant will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, general ledger integrity, reconciliations, fixed assets, and transaction controls across the group. The role will ensure accurate and timely postings, strong documentation, and reliable financial records while supporting the Financial Controller during month-end close and audits.

Oversee accounting entries for sales, expenses, accruals, prepayments, and journals, ensuring proper approvals and supporting documentation. Maintain general ledger integrity, including accurate coding, timely postings, and resolution of suspense items. Execute and supervise ke bank, clearing account, payment gateway, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items. Maintain accurate 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 documentation. Ensure proper revenue and expense cut-offs in coordination with AR, AP, and business units. Strengthen accounting processes, documentation, controls, and posting discipline. Work with Tech/Data to improve automation, reduce manual errors, and resolve system-related accounting issues. Support Internal Control reviews and ensure timely resolution of accounting-related findings.

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent strongly preferred; part-qualified candidates may be considered based on experience. 10+ years’ experience in accounting operations, including journals, reconciliations, and general ledger management. Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, or other high-volume environmentsis an advantage. Experience with ERP/accounting systems, spreadsheets, payment gateways, and POS reconciliations. Strong knowledge ofaccruals, prepayments, cut-offs, fixed assets, and financial controls. Strong attention to detail, organisation, ownership, and ability to work under pressure. High level of confidentiality, documentation discipline, and audit readiness.

Full-time hybrid role with occasional travel. Peak workload occurs duringmonth-end close and audit periods.

21st September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using ''Chief Accountant (Accounting Operations)'' as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.