Management Accountant

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Summary

• The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, and management information to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• The role requires a highly experienced ICAN-qualified professional with strong technical accounting expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced business environment.
• The ideal candidate will play a key role in financial planning, cost control, performance analysis, and business support, ensuring accurate financial insights that drive organisational performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and internal policies
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods
• Provide variance analysis with clear explanations and recommendations

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process across departments
• Develop financial forecasts and rolling projections
• Work closely with business units to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational objectives
• Monitor budget performance and highlight deviations

Cost Control & Financial Analysis:

• Analyse cost structures and identify opportunities for cost optimisation
• Monitor operational expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets
• Provide detailed profitability and performance analysis by project, department, or business unit
• Support pricing decisions through financial modelling and analysis

Financial Controls & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and internal financial policies
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Review and strengthen financial procedures where necessary

Business Support & Decision Making:

• Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for executive review
• Support investment appraisals and capital expenditure decisions
• Partner with operational teams to improve financial performance

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Drive efficiency in financial reporting processes and systems
• Support ERP / system enhancements and data integrity initiatives
• Automate reporting processes where possible to improve accuracy and speed

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reports
• Quality of management insights and analysis
• Budget adherence and variance control
• Efficiency improvements in reporting processes
• Compliance with financial policies and standards

Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ICAN qualification is mandatory
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years relevant experience in management accounting or financial reporting
• Strong experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) is an advantage
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

Key Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong commercial and business acumen
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Strong stakeholder management capability

Key Attributes:

• Highly disciplined and results-oriented
• Strong ethical standards and integrity
• Proactive and solution-driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong ownership mentality.