Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst

Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst

Location: Yaba, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• SearchingFor Remote Career OpportunitiesThe Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing financial analysis, cost management, budget monitoring, statutory compliance, and financial control support to enhance business performance and decision-making.
• The role will ensure accurate cost allocation, effective budgetary control, timely statutory remittances, financial reporting integrity, and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Budget Control:

• Monitor, analyze, and report direct and indirect costs across the organization.
• Maintain accurate cost allocation across departments, projects, products, and activities.
• Track actual expenditure against approved budgets and identify variances and cost overruns.
• Prepare periodic cost and budget performance reports for Management.
• Support cost optimization initiatives and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and review of annual budgets and forecasts.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare management reports and financial insights to support business performance.
• Develop financial models and analytical reports as required.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting activities.

Financial Controls & Reconciliations:

• Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger reviews.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of internal financial controls.
• Identify control gaps and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial governance.

Statutory Remittances & Tax Compliance:

• Prepare and process VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory remittances accurately and timely.
• Maintain and monitor the statutory compliance calendar.
• Reconcile statutory liabilities and tax balances with the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for all tax-related transactions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and support tax audits, reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Follow up on WHT certificates, tax credits, and related statutory documentation.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Utilize ERP and accounting systems to support financial reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the Finance function.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across financial systems.
• Support finance automation and reporting enhancement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Education;

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Professional Qualification:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–4 years' relevant experience in:
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Management Accounting
• Budgeting and Financial Reporting
• Statutory Compliance and Tax Administration

Technical Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and cost accounting methodologies.
• Practical experience in VAT, WHT, PAYE, and statutory tax compliance.
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAGE, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Odoo.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Financial Modelling
• Data Analysis and Reporting.

Application Closing Date

10th September, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant certifications to: careers@fitc-ng.com using “Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst Application" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Shortlisting will be on a rolling basis
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.