Accountant (Finance & Operations)
As the company enters its next phase of structured growth,
we are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Accountant to take ownership of finance
operations, governance, and reporting while strengthening systems, controls, and
operational efficiency.
This is a high-impact role for a finance professional who is
comfortable operating with autonomy in a lean environment.
Role Summary
Key Responsibilities
1. Finance Structure & Systems Optimization
▪ Conduct a diagnostic review of existing financial records
and processes
▪ Clean up and reconstruct historical financial data where
required
▪ Improve and formalise accounting systems and financial
workflows
▪ Recommend and optimize accounting software utilization
▪ Strengthen month-end and year-end closing processes
▪ Develop structured management reporting dashboards
2. Governance, Controls & Compliance
▪ Support the implementation of a Delegation of Authority
(DoA) matrix
▪ Establish structured expense and payment approval
workflows
▪ Strengthen internal controls and audit documentation
processes
▪ Develop cash flow monitoring and forecasting models
▪ Ensure full compliance with Nigerian tax laws and
statutory regulations
▪ Standardize payroll review and financial oversight
processes
3. Financial Reporting & Business Support
▪ Prepare monthly management accounts
▪ Provide accurate cash flow projections
▪ Conduct business performance analysis and cost reviews
▪ Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
▪ Provide financial insights to support profitability and
cost optimization
▪ Track KPIs aligned with company performance goals
4. Operational Finance Oversight
▪ Improve vendor payment and reconciliation processes
▪ Introduce financial discipline across departments
▪ Identify operational inefficiencies affecting margins
▪ Support readiness for business scaling and growth
5. Process & Capability Development
▪ Document finance policies and procedures
▪ Improve role clarity within finance operations
▪ Build scalable systems to support business expansion
▪ Support junior accounting support staff (where applicable)
Requirements
Key Requirements
▪ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
▪ 3–5 years progressive accounting experience
▪ Strong understanding of Nigerian tax laws (2026 updates
inclusive)
▪ Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial
reporting
▪ Proven experience strengthening internal controls and
financial processes
▪ Strong cash flow management and reconciliation skills
▪ Experience working in lean, fast-paced environments
Preferred
▪ ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (or
in view)
▪ Experience in workforce management, outsourcing, or
service-based businesses
▪ Experience handling multi-entity financial reporting
▪ Exposure to governance frameworks and structured finance
build-outs
Competencies
▪ Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
▪ High ownership and accountability
▪ Detail-oriented with structured thinking
▪ Strong communication skills (ability to present financial
data clearly)
▪ Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
Benefits
Pay
ranges between NGN350,000.00 and NGN450,000.00 monthly net
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3-5 years progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of Nigerian tax laws (2026 updates inclusive)
- Hands-on experience with accounting software and financial reporting
- Proven experience strengthening internal controls and financial processes
- Strong cash flow management and reconciliation skills
- Experience working in lean, fast-paced environments
- ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (or in view)
- Experience in workforce management, outsourcing, or service-based businesses
- Experience handling multi-entity financial reporting
- Exposure to governance frameworks and structured finance build-outs
What We Do
Dunn and Braxton is an international management consulting firm that provides bespoke recruitment, talent outsourcing, and HR support services to help business owners and founders meet their human capital needs. Based in Nigeria, they aim to be a trusted talent solution provider in Africa, enabling companies to optimize productivity and focus on core innovation by managing their non-core human resource functions.
