Senior Accountant at Montaigne Place

Montaigne Place is Nigeria's largest luxury skincare, cosmetic, fragrance, and well-being retail company. Founded on the vision to provide luxury at its best, Montaigne Place provides an exceptional sophisticated shopping experience with our exclusive offers. Montaigne Place currently has luxury retail outlets across Nigeria. Our brand's portfolio cuts across different categories with beauty, wellness and cosmetics.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, Prepare, analyze, and present accurate financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop, monitor, and manage budgets to align with organizational goals, Provide financial forecasts to guide business decisions.

Tax Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and handle tax filings, remittances, and audits.

Internal Controls:

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Inventory Accounting:

• Manage inventory accounting and reconcile stock movement with financial records.
• Collaborate with store managers to ensure accurate stock reporting and valuation.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial operations.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management for strategic financial planning.

Minimum Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory.

Skills & Experience:

• 7-10 years of accounting experience, with at least 8 years in a senior accounting role in the retail industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems).
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and tax laws in Nigeria.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salary
N700,000 - N850,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: hrexecutive2@montaigneplace.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.