About the Role
Salve Consulting Limited is an HR consulting firm on a mission to transform how organizations manage, develop, and retain their people. We are currently seeking a commercially minded Group Accountant to oversee financial accounting, reporting, and compliance across a diversified group of companies. The ideal candidate will coordinate accounting functions for multiple entities, produce accurate consolidated financial statements, maintain robust financial controls, and deliver strategic insights that support executive decision-making.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee accounting operations, general ledger entries, and financial reporting across all companies within the group.
- Prepare, review, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS standards.
- Manage intercompany transactions, balances, eliminations, and complex bank reconciliations.
- Coordinate annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and variance analyses to guide spending and business growth.
- Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax laws, statutory obligations, and timely remittance of VAT, PAYE, and WHT.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities to manage audits and filings.
- Supervise, train, and support finance personnel while optimizing accounts payable, receivable, and fixed asset registers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Mandatory ICAN or ACCA professional qualification.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience with proven multi-entity and group consolidation expertise.
- Strong command of IFRS, Nigerian taxation, budgeting, and internal financial controls.
- Demonstrated proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks, with hospitality accounting systems (Opera) as an added advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and exceptional analytical capabilities.
- Proven leadership, confidentiality, and ability to meet strict reporting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development within a dynamic consulting environment.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.