• Application Deadline:
• Position: Management Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• City Apapa




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Purpose ​

• To provide accurate financial analysis, budgeting support, cost monitoring, and management reporting that drive effective business decisions.


• The role ensures timely preparation of financial performance reports, maintains compliance with financial standards, and supports internal controls across all financial operations.

The Job

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts in line with reporting timelines.


• Analyze financial performance, variances, trends, and cost drivers to support management decision-making.


• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance explanations.


• Maintain accurate cost and management accounting records, including cost centres and allocations.


• Support product costing, cost-benefit analysis, and profitability analysis.


• Reconcile key ledger accounts, including inventory, assets, and control accounts.


• Review and validate financial entries, invoices, accruals, and adjustments.


• Prepare operational financial reports for production, procurement, HR, logistics, and other departments.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and audit requirements.


• Support internal and external audit exercises with necessary schedules and documentation.


• Identify cost-saving opportunities and highlight financial risks.

Qualifications​

• HND / B.Sc ./ B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field


• Added advantage:  ICAN, ACCA, ACA (or ongoing certification)

Experience:​

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance roles


• Added Advantage: Experience in manufacturing/FMCG or cost accounting roles.

The Person Must Have:

• Have strong experience in management accounting within an FMCG manufacturing environment, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly management reporting.


• Possess solid knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis, with the ability to track production costs, material usage, and manufacturing efficiencies.


• Demonstrate the ability to partner with production and supply chain teams to monitor cost drivers, control wastage, and improve operational performance.


• Be proficient in the use of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel for cost analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing performance reporting.


• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to support decision-making, improve cost efficiency, and meet business targets in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.