Accountant at a Food and Drinks Manufacturing Company - JobMerge Consulting Limited

JobMerge Consulting Limited - Our client who is into the production, processing and packaging of Food and Drinks items, is recruiting an energetic candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ogombo Road - Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Are you a qualified accountant or do you have accounting background in a food production, processing and packaging business?
• Do you have experience in ensuring financial information relating to factory business are recorded and reported accurately and on time?
• If so, we have the perfect progression opportunity for you!

The Person

• At least 2+ years’ experience working in related role
• Minimum of HND/BSc
• Qualified accountant (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) would be desirable
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be Great if:

• You ensure all reports issued in relation food and beverages departments are timely and accurate
• You ensure monthly management accounts are issued in line with the strict month end timetable
• You monitor cost control, quality of product and service throughout factory
• You are responsible for balance sheet control, including 100% compliance of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• You understand the drivers of P&L and Key Performance Indicators and you communicate trends and opportunities to improve financial control processes
• You identify opportunities for continuous improvement, effectively present ideas and turn them into practical actions
• You work closely with the revenue management team to develop effective pricing strategies for the business
• You generate and implement revenue boosting initiatives across core areas
• You follow and review weekly “control” schedule of random stock checks, manage till cash-up procedures, food & drinks stocking in/out procedures
• You ensure regular pre and post-event costings are done to ensure pricing and costs remain in line
• You ensure that all monies are kept in a safe and secure area adopting the factory cash handling procedures.
• You work with the General Manager to ensure all accounting entries including operating expenses, targets and revenues are in line with the business levels
• You assist with the development of any relevant short- & long-term strategic goals of the business.

Skills Required:

• Team first attitude
• Excel skills a must with
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills and multi-tasking ability
• Strong technical accountant with an ability to work to strict deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Salary range: N80,000 - N150,000 per month
• Secure permanent role and flexible hours
• Complimentary meals while on duty.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2023.