Accountant at an FMCG Manufacturing Company - Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client, an FMCG manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• The Accountant will be responsible for overseeing day to day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, and timely financial reporting.
• The role supports management decision making through strong financial controls, cost management, and compliance with Nigerian accounting and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure accurate posting, reconciliation, and closure of monthly and annual accounts
• Maintain the general ledger and supervise journal entries and adjustments
• Support preparation of annual financial statements in line with accounting standards

Cost & Manufacturing Accounting:

• Monitor production costs, overheads, and cost allocations
• Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard costs
• Work closely with Production and Warehouse teams on inventory valuation and cost control
• Ensure accurate recording of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

Taxation & Statutory Compliance:

• Prepare and review VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Ensure timely filing and remittance to relevant authorities FIRS, State IRS, etc
• Support tax audits and statutory inspections

Controls, Audit & Risk Management:

• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes
• Review financial processes and recommend improvements to reduce risk and inefficiencies

Supervision & Support:

• Supervise Junior Accountants and Accounts Officers
• Review work outputs for accuracy and completeness
• Provide coaching and on the job training to finance team members

Reporting & Business Support:

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital
• Support budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
• Provide financial analysis and reports to management as required

Key Performance Indicators KPIs

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial reports
• Accuracy of general ledger and reconciliations
• Cost variance and cost control effectiveness
• Compliance with tax filings and statutory deadlines
• Audit findings and resolution rate
• Inventory valuation accuracy
• Working capital and cash flow management
• Team productivity and error reduction

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification ICAN, ACCA is an added advantage
• 4 to 6 years accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, preferably in FMCG manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and manufacturing accounting practices

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
• High integrity and ability to work under pressure.

What We Offer

• Salary: N300,000 - N400,000 per month.
• Competitive salary
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth in a performance driven FMCG Company
• Supportive team culture and enabling environment.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and cover letter to: recruit@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Accountant Garki Abuja” as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.