• Application Deadline:
• Position: Cost Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• City Victoria Island




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate costing for all SKUs and ensure proper inventory valuation across all outlets


• Analyze product margins, promotional profitability, and pricing impacts; flag risks to management


• Participate in monthly stock counts, investigate variances, and reconcile physical vs system inventory


• Prepare cost of sales reports, provide input into annual budgets and forecasts with CFO/Finance Manager


• Establish cost control systems and SOPs to reduce shrinkage, wastage, and pilferage at branch level


• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Merchandising teams to track landed costs, import duties, and supplier pricing


• Monitor branch-level profitability, stock ageing, and slow-moving items.

Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field with minimum of 3 years experience in cost/management accounting, preferably in retail, FMCG, or luxury goods


• ICAN/ACCA is a strong advantage


• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis


• Experience with multi-branch/location operations and ERP systems.


• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Power BI is an added advantage


• High integrity and accuracy


• Understanding of physical inventory controls, shrinkage, and stock reconciliations