Chief Accountant at Bridgemead Consulting

Take charge as Chief Accountant at Bridgemead Consulting, a distinguished business consultancy with offices in Kwara and Lagos, Nigeria. Bridgemead specializes in delivering comprehensive HR and business solutions designed to enhance internal processes and ensure operational excellence. This senior-level accounting role is pivotal to the company’s finance function and offers an opportunity to influence financial governance within the steel, mining, and energy sectors. In this role, you will command the full accounting cycle, including managing the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and inventory accounting. You will prepare IFRS-compliant financial statements monthly, quarterly, and annually, guide month-end and year-end close procedures, and enforce rigorous internal controls and accounting policies. Your leadership will extend to budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, tax compliance, audit coordination, and cash flow oversight, delivering critical financial insights that inform strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will bring a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, or CPA. You should possess 8 to 12 years of accounting experience, including 3 to 5 years in leadership, with robust knowledge of IFRS, taxation, and ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Strong analytical abilities and proven management skills are essential for success in this full-time senior role. Kwara and Lagos are key economic hubs, with vibrant steel, mining, and energy industries that demand precise financial oversight and strategic fiscal management. Bridgemead Consulting’s presence in these states supports SMEs with expert financial leadership that drives sustainable growth and compliance. The position offers a monthly salary of ₦100,000 and an excellent platform for career advancement in finance leadership roles across multiple industries. Successful Chief Accountants often progress into CFO or Finance Director positions in dynamic sectors. To differentiate your application, emphasize your leadership achievements managing accounting teams, highlight your expertise in IFRS and ERP implementation, and quantify improvements in financial reporting or compliance you have driven. Include references who can attest to your strategic financial management capabilities. Join Bridgemead Consulting as Chief Accountant and contribute to shaping financial excellence within a forward-looking consultancy. Submit your application by May 10, 2026, to seize this rewarding opportunity.