Plant Accountant Pharma Nigeria

ACHYUTAM INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED

Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Plant Accountant - Pharma industry

Location: Nigeria
Department: Finance & Accounts
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

The Plant Accountant will be responsible for managing all accounting and financial activities related to the manufacturing plant. This role ensures accurate cost accounting inventory valuation financial reporting and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. The Plant Accountant will work closely with production procurement and supply chain teams to monitor manufacturing costs improve financial efficiency and support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs including raw materials labor and overhead.
Maintain standard costing systems and perform variance analysis.
Ensure accurate inventory valuation of raw materials WIP and finished goods.
Conduct periodic inventory reconciliations and coordinate physical stock counts.

2. Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly plant financial reports and cost analysis.
Support monthly quarterly and annual closing processes.
Provide detailed analysis of production costs yield and wastage.
Assist in preparation of plant-level budgets and forecasts.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
Maintain strong internal controls for inventory procurement and plant expenditures.
Support internal and external audits.
Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and applicable financial reporting standards.

4. Budgeting & Cost Optimization

Work with operations teams to monitor plant budgets and cost performance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
Track capital expenditure and project-related costs.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with production engineering procurement and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency.
Provide financial insights for operational decision-making.
Support ERP systems and ensure accurate financial data capture.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
Professional certification such as ACCA ICAN CPA or CIMA preferred.
5 8 years of experience in accounting preferably in manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar).

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
Knowledge of manufacturing cost structures and plant operations.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Job Title: Plant Accountant - Pharma industry Location: Nigeria Department: Finance & Accounts Job type: Full time Job Summary The Plant Accountant will be responsible for managing all accounting and financial activities related to the manufacturing plant. This role ensures accurate cost accounting ...

Job Title: Plant Accountant - Pharma industry

Location: Nigeria
Department: Finance & Accounts
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs including raw materials labor and overhead.
Maintain standard costing systems and perform variance analysis.
Ensure accurate inventory valuation of raw materials WIP and finished goods.
Conduct periodic inventory reconciliations and coordinate physical stock counts.

2. Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly plant financial reports and cost analysis.
Support monthly quarterly and annual closing processes.
Provide detailed analysis of production costs yield and wastage.
Assist in preparation of plant-level budgets and forecasts.

3. Internal Controls & Compliance

Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
Maintain strong internal controls for inventory procurement and plant expenditures.
Support internal and external audits.
Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and applicable financial reporting standards.

4. Budgeting & Cost Optimization

Work with operations teams to monitor plant budgets and cost performance.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
Track capital expenditure and project-related costs.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with production engineering procurement and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency.
Provide financial insights for operational decision-making.
Support ERP systems and ensure accurate financial data capture.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
Professional certification such as ACCA ICAN CPA or CIMA preferred.
5 8 years of experience in accounting preferably in manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar).