CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT AT WENDERNEK CONSULTING LIMITED | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Wendernek Consulting Limited is a leading human resource outsourcing management solutions provider in Nigeria. Our purpose is to provide applied and bespoke solutions to our clients.

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and results-driven Chartered Accountant to lead our finance operations in Victoria Island, Lagos. In this full-time leadership role, you will be responsible for the integrity of our financial records, ensuring seamless audit-readiness, tax compliance, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in accounting standards with a proactive approach to operational cost management and internal governance.

Requirements:

• Financial Management: Take full ownership of the company’s accounting function, including the maintenance of accounting systems, data integrity, and complex reconciliations.

• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Oversee all regulatory obligations, including the accurate and timely filing of VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT. Ensure the company remains fully compliant with Nigerian tax laws.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly management accounts. Provide deep-dive variance analysis and actionable financial insights to support management’s strategic decision-making.

• Cash Flow & Budgeting: Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts to mitigate financial risks. Oversee budgeting processes and provide analysis on operational costs to optimize pricing and profitability.

• Internal Controls & Procurement: Implement and maintain robust internal control systems across procurement, inventory management, and payment cycles to ensure sound financial governance.

• Payroll & Operations: Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with statutory deductions.

• Audit Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities, ensuring all financial processes are audit-ready at all times.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• Certification: Mandatory Chartered Accountant qualification (ICAN or ACCA).

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management.

• Industry Preference: Prior experience within the hospitality industry is highly desirable.

• Technical Proficiency: Extensive knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT) and proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliation, and audit processes.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@wendernek.com using the Job Position as the subject of email.