Accountant at Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) was established in May, 1971 as a company limited by guarantee. The establishment of the Association was motivated by the desire to have a focal point of communication and consultation between industry on the one hand, and the government and general public on the other. Hitherto, there was no institutional organ whose central focus was to give meaning to the interests, challenges and aspirations of the manufacturing sector. Hence, the group provided a forum for the private sector to formulate and articulate policy suggestions that would be complementary to government’s efforts at policy formulation.

MAN is in business to create a climate of opinion in Nigeria in which manufacturers can operate efficiently and profitably for the benefit of all. As the voice of manufacturers, MAN was established to promote and protect manufacturers’ collective interests.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, preparing financial reports, and supporting financial planning and analysis.
• The role requires strong analytical skills, accuracy, integrity, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Governance:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly financial reports.
• Support preparation of annual financial statements for audit.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension, NSITF, etc.).
• Support reporting requirements to the Finance & Establishment Committee and Executive Management.
• Assist in implementing financial governance policies aligned with Board directives.

Membership & Revenue Accounting:

• Monitor and reconcile membership dues, subscriptions, and levies.
• Track and reconcile sponsorship income and event revenues.
• Maintain accurate records of receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Provide periodic reports on membership revenue performance and aging analysis.

Event & Program Financial Management:

• Prepare event budgets in collaboration with Events/Programs team.
• Track event income and expenditure.
• Conduct post-event financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Monitor restricted funds or project-specific budgets (if donor-funded programs exist).

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Support the preparation of annual organizational budgets.
• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
• Provide financial data to support advocacy, research, and program initiatives.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting and financial sustainability planning.

Accounts & Internal Controls:

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
• Enforce procurement and payment controls.
• Identify areas for strengthening internal controls and efficiency.

Payroll & Administrative Finance Support:

• Process payroll and ensure accurate statutory deductions.
• Maintain staff payroll records and remittance documentation.
• Support HR with financial data for benefits, leave accruals, and staff-related provisions.

Audit & Compliance:

• Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Ensure compliance with donor/grant reporting requirements (if applicable).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely preparation of monthly management accounts.
• 100% compliance with statutory remittances.
• Reduction in outstanding membership receivables.
• Accuracy in event financial reconciliation.
• Clean external audit with minimal queries.
• Budget variance maintained within approved thresholds.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Experience in a membership organization, NGO, association, or professional services firm is an advantage.
• Professional certification (ICAN/ACCA/ACA) or active progression toward certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, ERP systems).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Core Competencies:

• Financial Accountability & Governance
• Financial Reporting Accuracy
• Revenue Tracking & Reconciliation
• Budget Management
• Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Stakeholder Communication.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2026.