Account Manager

Job title : Account Manager

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking an experienced and results-driven Accounting Manager with a strong background in manufacturing to oversee the company’s financial operations, accounting processes, cost management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial records, effective internal controls, regulatory compliance, and sound financial management to support the company’s operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop and monitor budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial plans.
• Manage cost accounting, production costing, inventory valuation, and cost of goods sold.
• Monitor raw material usage, production expenses, overheads, and manufacturing variances.
• Reconcile inventory records with production, warehouse, and store departments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit findings.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls to prevent fraud, errors, and financial losses.
• Supervise and provide guidance to the accounting team.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to management.
• Ensure proper documentation, record-keeping, and timely financial reporting.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities where necessary.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports.
• Effective management of production costs and operating expenses.
• Timely bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Accurate inventory valuation and cost reporting.
• Compliance with tax, statutory, and audit requirements.
• Effective internal controls and reduction of financial discrepancies.
• Quality of budgeting and cash flow forecasting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN or ACCA is an advantage.
• 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Manufacturing industry experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, production costing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience using accounting software or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Grant accounting or grant management experience is an added advantage but not mandatory.
• Candidates must reside within Agbara or its environs

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and cost control.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Benefits
Lunch and Sunday overtime.