Accountant at W.Else Nigeria Limited

W.Else Nigeria Limited is a commited to provided great food delivery experience across Nigeria. W.Else Nigeria Limited has been delivering greay meals across Portharcourt through its brands wherelse.ng, soupplace.ng and Gogrills.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s financial records, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and compliance with financial regulations.
• In a food management company, the role also focuses on inventory accounting, cost of production, sales reconciliation, and profit analysis across retail and wholesale operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Record daily sales (retail & wholesale) and reconcile cash, POS, and bank transactions.
• Track inventory costs (food ingredients and packaging materials).
• Monitor cost of goods sold (COGS) and production expenses.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle payroll processing and staff expense claims.
• Ensure proper tax computation and remittance (VAT, WHT, PAYE).
• Conduct stock valuation and assist in stock audits.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

KPIs for an Accountant in a Food Company

• Accuracy of financial reports.
• Timeliness of reconciliations.
• Inventory variance levels.
• Cost control effectiveness.
• Compliance and audit results.

Requirements
Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Inventory and cost accounting (very important in food companies).
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, Odoo, ERP systems).
• Financial reporting and reconciliation skills.

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.

Other Relevant Experience (Added Advantage):

• Experience in FMCG or food processing companies.
• Understanding of:
  • Perishable inventory management.
  • Wastage and spoilage tracking.
  • Pricing and margin analysis.
• Experience working with:
  • Retail and wholesale sales structures.
  • Distributors and suppliers.
  • Participation in internal or external audits.

Salary
N100,000 - N150,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: wherelseng@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.