Accountant

Location: Jos 

Role Summary: 

The Accountant, will be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the business unit by ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, sound financial analysis and compliance with company policies. The role requires a commercially minded finance professional who will not only produce financial reports but also partner with operational management to improve profitability, efficiency and business performance. 

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• ACA or ACCA qualification (or advanced stage of completion) is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years' relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, management accounting, reconciliations and ledger management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial operations or unit finance will be an added advantage.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.
• Ability to support operational management with sound financial analysis and decision-making. • 

Maximum age: 38 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate books of account for the business unit.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial performance reports.
• Monitor revenues, production costs, operating expenses, margins and profitability.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts, general ledger accounts and key balance sheet items.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor receivables, payables and working capital performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls and statutory requirements. • Provide financial analysis to support operational and management decision-making.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Supervise finance support staff within the business unit.
• Recommend initiatives that improve financial performance and operational efficiency.

Technical Competencies

• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• General Ledger Management
• Reconciliations
• Working Capital Management
• ERP/Accounting Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Internal Controls
• Financial Planning and Performance Analysis

Behavioural Competencies

• Integrity and Professional Ethics
• Analytical Thinking
• Business Partnership Mindset
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organisation
• Initiative
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer (Internal Stakeholder) Focus

 What Success Looks Like Within the first twelve months,

The  Accountant will be expected to:

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts within agreed timelines.
• Maintain error-free accounting records and reconciliations.
• Improve budgetary control and cost management.
• Reduce aged receivables and improve working capital management.
• Provide meaningful financial insights that support operational decision-making.
• Strengthen compliance with internal controls and finance procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Develop the capability of finance support staff.
• Become a trusted financial adviser to the Operations Manager and Head Office Finance Team. 

Ideal Candidate Profile 

• The ideal candidate is more than an accountant—they are a business partner.
• They understand both finance and operations, are naturally analytical and enjoy translating financial information into practical business decisions.
• They are proactive, commercially aware and committed to improving business performance while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity and accountability.