Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong experience in the manufacturing, FMCG, beauty, or cosmetics industry to oversee financial accounting, reporting, controls, and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, taxation, and financial analysis, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and reconciliations.
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
Prepare management accounts and provide financial insights to management for decision-making.
Monitor and analyse production costs, inventory, raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and cost of goods sold.
Conduct inventory reconciliations and investigate variances between physical and accounting records.
Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.
Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and compliance with relevant tax regulations.
Support external and internal audits by providing required schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Monitor fixed assets, depreciation, disposals, and asset registers.
Identify financial discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential areas of financial leakage.
Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls.
Ensure accurate payroll-related accounting and reconciliation where applicable.
Requirements
Bachelor''s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, FMCG, beauty, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or related industries.
ICAN/ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian accounting/tax regulations.
Proven experience in inventory accounting, costing, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
Experience working with ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, or similar systems.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.