Account Lead (Finance)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly competent and commercially minded Account lead (finance) to oversee accounting and financial operations while providing strong financial oversight across operations and supply chain activities.
• The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience within an FMCG, Distribution, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods environment, with a strong understanding of inventory, distribution, logistics, cost control, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Warehouse, and Management teams to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, compliance, and effective cost management.

Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts.
• Monitor receivables, payables, cash flow, expenses, and financial transactions.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions in line with company policies.
• Conduct regular bank, cash, supplier, customer, and ledger reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost-control initiatives.
• Monitor financial controls and identify discrepancies, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.

Operations & Supply Chain:

• Provide financial oversight for warehouse, inventory, logistics, procurement, and distribution operations.
• Monitor inventory movements, stock valuation, stock adjustments, and inventory-related costs.
• Review and reconcile warehouse and distribution transactions with financial records.
• Monitor logistics, transportation, handling, and other supply-chain-related expenses.
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to identify cost leakages, inefficiencies, and control gaps.
• Support inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and investigation of variances.
• Analyse operational costs and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls across the end-to-end supply chain process.
• Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Procurement, and Sales teams to improve efficiency and profitability.

Business Support & Reporting:

• Provide accurate financial and operational reports to Management within agreed timelines.
• Analyse business performance, costs, margins, inventory, and operational trends.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making.
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and implementation of financial controls.
• Ensure effective collaboration between Finance and other business functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a Related Discipline.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent are an added advantage.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in an FMCG, Distribution, Manufacturing, or related environment.
• Current/recent experience in an FMCG or Distribution company is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and reporting.
• Practical understanding of Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain processes.
• Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting/business applications.
• Experience with Tally accounting software will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Strong communication, integrity, ownership, and organisational skills.

Key Competencies:

• Financial & Management Accounting
• Inventory & Cost Control
• Supply Chain Finance
• Distribution & Logistics Accounting
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Reconciliation & Audit
• Internal Controls
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Commercial Awareness.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to a dynamic FMCG and distribution environment
• Opportunity to work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Management teams

Application Closing Date
15th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cc: using the job title as the subject of the email.

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