Production Accountant

Role Description

• The Production Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Lagos, responsible for managing financial activities tied to manufacturing operations. This includes tracking production costs, preparing and analyzing cost reports, and ensuring accurate recording of materials, labor, and overhead expenses. The role collaborates closely with production, procurement, and finance teams to support budgeting, cost control, and cash flow planning. Daily responsibilities include reconciling inventory and work-in-progress accounts, supporting audits, and providing financial insights that improve efficiency and profitability across the production environment.

Responsibilities

• Core financial recordkeeping & reporting — Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records and prepare timely reports on production-related transactions.
• Cost accounting — Track and analyze production costs (materials, labor, overhead) per SKU to support accurate margin and pricing decisions.
• Cash flow & working capital management — Support cash flow planning and monitor working capital tied to production and inventory cycles.
• Tax compliance & regulatory — Ensure production-related financial activities comply with relevant tax and statutory requirements.
• Budgeting & financial planning — Contribute to production budgets and track actual performance against plan.
• Internal controls & fraud prevention — Uphold internal controls around inventory, expenses, and cost recording to safeguard company assets.
• Business advisory — Provide actionable financial insights to production and management teams to improve cost efficiency and profitability.
• Systems & integration — Maintain accurate, well-integrated financial data across accounting and production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheet tools, with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, packaging, or a similar industry is beneficial, along with familiarity with sustainability-focused operations.