Overview

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Job Position: Accountant
Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Overview

We are looking for a diligent and experienced Accountant to handle the end-to-end financial processes of our bakery operations.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced FMCG environment, capable of reconciling inventory with production, managing multiple accounts, and providing strategic insight for cost optimisation.

Job Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

  1. Maintain and update the general ledger and chart of accounts.
  2. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with local standards.
  3. Generate daily financial performance reports for management review.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

  1. Maintain vendor and customer ledgers; manage invoicing, receipts, and payments.
  2. Ensure timely payment of suppliers and collections from distributors or clients.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management:

  1. Reconcile all bank and POS statements with internal records.
  2. Monitor cash flow, implement petty cash controls, and forecast liquidity needs.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  1. Develop operating budgets in conjunction with the Factory Manager.
  2. Track performance against budget and provide variance analysis with recommendations.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

  1. Prepare and file PAYE, VAT, WHT, and other statutory returns.
  2. Ensure accurate and timely remittances in line with FIRS and other regulatory requirements.

Inventory & Cost Control:

  1. Reconcile raw material usage with production output and sales.
  2. Monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and suggest efficiency improvements.
  3. Conduct monthly stock-taking with the storekeeper and internal auditor.

Process Development & Documentation:

  1. Develop standardised accounting procedures for revenue recognition, expenditure, and reconciliations.
  2. Implement financial controls to prevent leakage, misuse, or fraud.

Requirements

  1. B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance.
  2. 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in an FMCG setting.
  3. Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Excel).
  4. Membership of ICAN or ACCA (or in progress).
  5. Sound understanding of tax laws, internal controls, and manufacturing cost structures.

Salary
N150,000 – N200,000 / Month.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Accountant-FMCG” as the subject of the email.

Tagged as: Accounting, Finance