Accounting Manager

Applicant Recruiters Limited - We are a growing business specializing in FMCG. We are committed to providing top-notch products and exceptional customer service.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Finance Director

Job Purpose

• To lead the company's accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, tax compliance, and financial control activities. The successful candidate must have strong FMCG experience, a solid audit background, and the ability to support both local operations and international headquarters reporting requirements.
• The candidate should be capable of managing financial matters across importation, distribution, and manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with Nigerian regulations and international company policies.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification. Fully qualified candidates are preferred.
• A Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian accounting, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of accounting and finance experience in the FMCG food and beverage industry.
• Experience working for a credible multinational or internationally recognized company is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in an external audit firm or an internal audit function, with a strong understanding of audit procedures, financial controls, and risk management.
• Experience supporting businesses with importation, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience in financial reporting to overseas headquarters, regional offices, or international management teams.
• Previous experience in a Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or equivalent leadership role is preferred.
• Core Technical Capabilities Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
• Prepare management reports, budget-versus-actual analysis, profitability

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional who combines multinational FMCG experience, audit expertise, Nigerian tax knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting, cash flow management, and international financial reporting capability.
• The candidate must be able to move beyond routine accounting and provide reliable financial analysis, strong financial control, and practical recommendations to support management decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (N1,000,000 net negotiable)
• HMO and other employee benefits.
• Supportive and dynamic team environment.