Senior Accountant (Manufacturing)

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Location: Mowe

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: N400,000 – N600,000

Experience: 8+ years

Overview

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing core accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements of the company. The role provides strong technical accounting oversight, supports financial controls, and ensures reliable financial information to support management and project decision-making.

Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports

• Ensure accurate general ledger management and reconciliations

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes

2. Accounting Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls

• Review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation

• Support audits and regulatory inspections

3. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes

• Review payroll schedules and statutory deductions

• Ensure timely payments, collections, and filings

4. Project & Cost Accounting Support

• Support project cost tracking and financial reporting

• Work with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors on cost control

• Monitor project-related expenses and revenue recognition

5. Team Support & Process Improvement

• Supervise and support Junior Accountants and Bookkeepers

• Improve accounting processes, templates, and documentation

• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training

Skills

• Financial accounting and reporting

• General ledger management and reconciliations

• Tax compliance and statutory reporting

• Project and cost accounting

• Advanced Excel and accounting systems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Supervisory and coaching ability

• Clear communication and professionalism

• High integrity and accountability

Requirements

• BSc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Professional accounting certification (ICAN/ACCA) is required

• Minimum of 8 years’ accounting experience

• Prior experience in a senior or supervisory accounting role

• Experience in manufacturing or project-based organizations is an advantage

• Highly accountable and detail-oriented

• Ethical and compliant

• Proactive and solution-focused

• Strong work discipline

• Trusted financial professional

Application Details:

Candidates should send their cv to [email protected] using the job title and location as the subject of the mail

Qualified candidates ONLY will be considered