Manufacturing Accounts / Finance Manager
Job Description
- The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and timely financial reporting.
- The role supports management decision-making through strong financial controls, cost management, and compliance with Nigerian accounting and tax regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Ensure accurate posting, reconciliation, and closure of monthly and annual accounts
- Maintain the general ledger and supervise journal entries and adjustments
- Support the preparation of annual financial statements in line with accounting standards
Cost & Manufacturing Accounting:
- Monitor production costs, overheads, and cost allocations
- Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs
- Work closely with Production and Warehouse teams on inventory valuation and cost control
- Ensure accurate recording of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Taxation & Statutory Compliance:
- Prepare and review VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
- Ensure timely filing and remittance to relevant authorities, FIRS, State IRS, etc
- Support tax audits and statutory inspections
Controls, Audit & Risk Management:
- Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes
- Review financial processes and recommend improvements to reduce risk and inefficiencies
Supervision & Support:
- Supervise Junior Accountants and Accounts Officers
- Review work outputs for accuracy and completeness
- Provide coaching and on-the-job training to finance team members
- Reporting & Business Support:
- Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital
- Support budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
- Provide financial analysis and reports to management as required
Requirements
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Professional qualifications, ICAN, and ACCA are added advantages
- 5-7 years of accounting and manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, preferably in pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and manufacturing accounting practices
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Sound knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- High integrity and ability to work under pressure.
Method of Application
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