Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations, inventory accounting, and reporting functions within our manufacturing business.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing accounting experience, a solid understanding of inventory management, cost accounting, and financial controls, and the ability to provide accurate financial insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Support external and internal audit processes by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Analyze production costs and provide insights into cost reduction and operational efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate financial records and reports in accordance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, warehouse, and management teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, stock reconciliation, and inventory control procedures.
• Monitor raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory to ensure accuracy and minimize variances.
• Conduct periodic inventory audits and support physical stock counts.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of statutory remittances, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and pension contributions.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and inventory records.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and improve operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Sound knowledge of cost accounting, production costing, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years' accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in inventory management, inventory accounting, and stock control.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACA, or ACCA is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's Degree / HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Key Competencies:

• Cost Accounting & Production Costing
• Data Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Inventory Management & Control
• Internal Controls
• Bank & Inventory Reconciliation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Manufacturing Accounting
• ERP Systems
• Tax Compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICAN, ACA, or ACCA certification.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouses or production locations.
• Experience working with manufacturing ERP systems.