Accountant (FMCG)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant with a strong background in the FMCG industry to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, statutory compliance, and day-to-day accounting operations.
- The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, a solid understanding of manufacturing accounting, and the ability to provide financial insights that support business growth and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Manage the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.
- Perform bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to support business operations.
- Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
- Ensure proper costing of products, inventory valuation, and cost analysis within a manufacturing / FMCG environment.
- Prepare and file statutory returns, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension, NSITF, and other regulatory obligations.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies during audits and statutory reviews.
- Manage fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure records.
- Monitor inventory movements and collaborate with warehouse and production teams to ensure accurate stock records.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and accounting procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
- Support management with financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ACA, ACCA, or ICAN certification is mandatory.
- Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the FMCG or manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, Odoo, or similar accounting software.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Sound understanding of IFRS, Nigerian tax regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Salary
N500,000 - N600,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.