Accountant
Share
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accountant
Industry: Manufacturing Sector (Furniture)
Location: Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)
Reports To: Managing Director
Experience Level: 24 years
Salary Range:monthly
Gender Preference: Female (preferred)
Resumption: Immediate
About the Role
We are a fast-growing furniture manufacturing company seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support our finance and accounting operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial activities monitoring production and material costs supporting compliance and providing accurate financial information to management. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a structured hands-on manufacturing environment and is ready to resume immediately.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Bookkeeping
-
Manage day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable accounts receivable expense tracking and general ledger entries.
-
Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with company policies and accounting standards.
Reconciliation & Record Management
-
Perform monthly bank vendor and account reconciliations.
-
Maintain accurate up-to-date and well-organized financial records (digital and physical).
Financial Reporting & Analysis
-
Assist in preparing monthly management accounts financial statements and variance analysis.
-
Provide timely financial reports to support management decision-making.
Cost & Inventory Accounting
-
Track and monitor production costs raw materials inventory usage and job costing specific to furniture manufacturing.
-
Support inventory valuation and stock reconciliation exercises.
Compliance & Statutory Reporting
-
Support statutory compliance including VAT WHT PAYE and other regulatory filings.
-
Assist with documentation for annual audits and tax filings.
Audit & Controls
-
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules reconciliations and required documentation.
-
Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial procedures.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
-
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related discipline.
-
Minimum of 24 years relevant accounting experience (manufacturing experience is an added advantage).
-
Completion of NYSC with accounting/finance-related duties is required.
Technical Skills
-
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping general ledger management and basic financial reporting.
-
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables VLOOKUP spreadsheets).
-
Working knowledge or willingness to learn accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks Sage).
Professional Competencies
-
Good understanding of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance.
-
High attention to detail strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Actively pursuing or willing to pursue a professional accounting certification (ICAN ACCA) is an added advantage.
What We Offer
-
Competitive salary within the stated range.
-
Supportive and structured work environment.
-
Hands-on exposure to manufacturing and cost accounting.
-
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
-
Paid leave and statutory benefits in line with Nigerian labour laws.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates who are available for immediate resumption should send their CV to: hiring@
Subject line: Accountant Ikeja (Manufacturing)
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
