Senior Accountant at a Leading Engineering Manufacturing Firm

A leading engineering manufacturing firm in Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified and experienced accounting professionals for the position of Senior Accountant.

The successful candidate will support accurate manufacturing accounts, monthly financial reporting, inventory management, production costing, account reconciliations, and internal control processes. The role also involves resolving accounting discrepancies and assisting with statutory reporting and audit activities.

Job Details

• Job Title: Senior Accountant
• Industry: Engineering and Manufacturing
• Location: Nigeria
• Reporting To: Chief Accountant
• Employment Type: Not specified
• Required Experience: 4–5 years
• Application Closing Date: Not specified

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Support the preparation and maintenance of accurate manufacturing accounts.
2. Assist with monthly financial reporting and ensure accounting records are properly maintained.
3. Support inventory accounting and production costing processes.
4. Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
5. Help maintain effective internal controls and compliance with accounting procedures.
6. Identify and resolve accounting inconsistencies and reporting errors.
7. Assist with statutory financial reporting and external or internal audit activities.
8. Use Excel and ERP or accounting systems to support financial analysis, recordkeeping, and reporting.
9. Ensure accounting tasks are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

• A B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Four to five years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• ICAN qualification is an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing costing and inventory accounting.
• Good understanding of financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP or accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve accounting discrepancies.
• A strong sense of responsibility and the ability to meet deadlines.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should have a solid accounting background, understand the financial processes involved in manufacturing operations, and be capable of supporting reliable financial reporting and effective internal controls.

Experience in inventory management, production costing, and manufacturing accounts will be particularly beneficial.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and application letter to employmyskill@gmail.com.

Email Subject: Application for Senior Accountant

Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly highlights their relevant accounting experience, financial reporting skills, and knowledge of manufacturing accounting processes.

Application Closing Date: Not specified.