Accountant
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
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 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
Key Performance Indicators KPIs
Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial reports
Accuracy of general ledger and reconciliations
Cost variance and cost control effectiveness
Compliance with tax filings and statutory deadlines
Audit findings and resolution rate
Inventory valuation accuracy
Working capital and cash flow management
Team productivity and error reduction
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Professional qualification ICAN, ACCA is an added advantage
4 to 6 years accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, preferably in FMCG manufacturing
Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and manufacturing accounting practices.
Skills & Competencies:
What We Offer
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: recruit@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Accountant Garki Abuja” as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.