Senior Accountant

BROOT Consulting—Our client, a reputable organization in the Biotechnology and Life Sciences industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:Job Title: AccountantLocation: LagosEmployment Type: Full-timeReports To: Finance Manager / Head of FinanceJob DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented Accountant to manage and support its financial operations. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting and planning, monitor expenditures, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide reliable financial information to support strategic decision-making.This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who understands the importance of financial accuracy, accountability, compliance, and operational efficiency in a research-driven, highly regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.Manage day-to-day accounting transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, and payments.Prepare journal entries, financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Perform monthly bank, cash, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning activities.Monitor departmental, project, research, and operational expenditures against approved budgets.Track project-related costs and support financial reporting for grants, research projects, partnerships, and funded programs where applicable.Ensure financial transactions are properly authorized, documented, classified, and recorded.Monitor accounts receivable and payable to support effective cash-flow management.Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal financial policies.Assist with tax filings, statutory reporting, audits, and regulatory reviews.Maintain proper documentation and financial controls to ensure audit readiness.Identify financial discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Research, Procurement, Administration, and Management teams on financial matters.Support the development and improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems.Prepare financial analysis and management reports to support informed business decisions.Safeguard company assets and ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained.What Success Looks LikeFinancial records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.Financial reports are delivered accurately and within required timelines.Expenditure is properly monitored against approved budgets.Financial discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.Statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations are consistently met.Project and research-related finances are properly tracked and reported.Internal financial controls remain effective and consistently applied.Management receives reliable financial information for strategic decision-making.Accounting processes become increasingly efficient through continuous improvement.QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.Minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience.Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, and internal controls.Experience with accounting software, ERP systems, or financial management platforms.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.Good understanding of Nigerian tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.Strong analytical, numerical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to manage confidential financial information with a high level of integrity.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, research-driven, and multidisciplinary environment.Preferred Qualifications:ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or an equivalent professional qualification.Previous experience in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Research, Diagnostics, or a related industry.Experience managing project, research, grant, or donor-funded accounts.Familiarity with research and development expenditure, laboratory operations, procurement, and inventory accounting.Experience with ERP platforms such as Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar systems.Knowledge of financial reporting requirements for funded research programs and institutional partnerships.