Senior Accountant

Job Description
Senior Accountant (7-9 years experience) Role: Manage and oversee accounting operations with special focus on billing, invoicing and receivables. The Senior Accountant ensures that all financial transactions (invoices, purchase orders, collections) are processed accurately and timely. This role supports budgeting, financial control and reporting for WDCL's projects and corporate accounts.
• Key Responsibilities: Oversee full-cycle accounting: supervise accounts payable and receivable processes, including invoice issuance and collection follow-ups. Process and validate purchase orders and vendor invoices; ensure timely payment disbursements. Maintain the general ledger and perform regular reconciliations (bank, intercompany, GL accounts). Generate monthly and quarterly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and analyze variances. Prepare schedules of receivables and aging, and follow up on overdue accounts. Support preparation of budgets and forecasts, and monitor budget vs. actual spending. Collaborate with auditors and tax authorities to ensure compliance and support annual audits.
• Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance. 7-9 years accounting experience, preferably including exposure to project-based accounting in oil & gas or construction. Solid grasp of invoice and billing processes, POs and credit control. Professional certification (ACCA/ICAN/CPA) . Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software/ERP. Strong attention to detail, integrity and ability to work under deadlines. Lagos-based.