Accountant

Location: Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
Salary: ₦500,000 (Open to Negotiation)

About the Role

Our client an FMCG company is seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, treasury, taxation, auditing, and operational finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including monthly management reports (MIS), weekly/monthly cash flow projections, and financial analysis. 
• Prepare annual budgets, variance analysis reports, and project financial reports. 
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings. 
• Develop financial strategies, risk mitigation plans, and financial forecasts to support business growth. 
• Drive cost optimization initiatives while ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to reporting deadlines. 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations. 
• Oversee fixed asset management and maintain an accurate fixed asset register. 
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely collections and payments. 
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including financial institutions and regulatory bodies. 
• Monitor capital expenditure against approved budgets and management authorizations. 
• Oversee finance systems and recommend process improvements where necessary. 
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and applicable legislation. 
• Manage loan schedules and coordinate funding for loan repayments. 
• Analyse bank interest charges and reconcile variances with bank statements. 
• Monitor debtors, inventory, and overdue accounts, implementing appropriate recovery actions. 
• Manage import and export financial documentation, including M-Form processing, NXP documentation, payment reconciliation, and related transactions. 
• Perform any other finance-related responsibilities assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• ICAN certification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years' accounting and finance experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, treasury, auditing, and cost control.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in:

• SAP ERP 
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced) 
• Microsoft Office Suite 
• Financial Reporting & MIS 
• Budgeting and Forecasting 
• Import and Export Finance Documentation 
• Banking Operations and Treasury Management