Accountant

Role Summary

• The Accountant, will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the business unit by ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, sound financial analysis and compliance with company policies.
• The role requires a commercially minded finance professional who will not only produce financial reports but also partner with operational management to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate books of account for the business unit.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.
• Monitor revenues, production costs, operating expenses, margins and profitability.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, general ledger accounts and key balance sheet items.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor receivables, payables and working capital performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and statutory requirements.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and management decision-making.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Supervise finance support staff within the business unit.
• Recommend initiatives that improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• ACA or ACCA qualification (or advanced stage of completion) is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, reconciliations and ledger management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or unit finance will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to support operational management with sound financial analysis and decision-making.

Technical Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger Management
• Reconciliations
• Working Capital Management
• ERP/Accounting Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Internal Controls
• Financial Planning and Performance Analysis

Behavioural Competencies:

• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Partnership Mindset
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organisation
• Initiative
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer (Internal Stakeholder) Focus

What Success Looks Like Within the first twelve months:
The  Accountant will be expected to:

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts within agreed timelines.
• Maintain error-free accounting records and reconciliations.
• Improve budgetary control and cost management.
• Reduce aged receivables and improve working capital management.
• Provide meaningful financial insights that support operational decision-making.
• Strengthen compliance with internal controls and finance procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop the capability of finance support staff.
• Become a trusted financial adviser to the Operations Manager and Head Office Finance Team. 

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate is more than an accountant—they are a business partner.
• They understand both finance and operations, are naturally analytical and enjoy translating financial information into practical business decisions.
• They are proactive, commercially aware and committed to improving business performance while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and accountability. 
• Maximum age: 38 years.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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