Regional Accounting officer at SIMS Nigeria Limited in Lagos State & South West, South-South & South East, North Central, Nigeria

Role summary

We are looking for skilled and strategic Regional Accounting officer to supervise and organize accounting processes across appointed regions. The position includes coordinating and assisting accounting officer and their assistants in our Digital Centers/Branches, making sure adherence with financial rules, and offering precise status updates to the CFO.

Primary duties

• Supervise routine and periodic accounting initiatives across allocated regional branches.
• Oversee, mentor, and assist branch and DC accounting officer and their teams.
• Guarantee promptness project setup and entry of balance sheet and income statement, adjustments, and documentation.
• Track regional financial effectiveness and offer findings for executive review.
• Ensure adherence to adherence with organisation accounting rules, tax rules, and internal regulates.
• Organize regional audits and ensure precise recordkeeping.
• Lead process enhancements and uniformity in finance reporting across DCs.
• Serve as a key communication link between regional processes and the CFO.

Qualifications

• Higher national diploma / Bsc (at least 2nd Class) in Accounting, Finance, or other associated disciplines.
• Specialist certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is essential.
• At least 5–7 years’ progressive accounting/finance expertise, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or regional position.
• Solid understanding of finance reporting, adjustments, tax, and adherence.
• Outstanding executive guidance, information exchange, and critical thinking.
• Competence in Excel spreadsheet software and accounting/Enterprise platform planning operational structures.