Cost Accountant at Bridgemead Consulting

Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We take pride in not just connecting clients to skilled talent but also ensuring we provide personalised solutions to all Human Resource challenges.

At Bridgemead we offer professional and unique Human Resources solutions to facilitate specific business requirements, enabling you focus solely on your business. We are a fully outsourced platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and our services span the full spectrum of all HR relayed business priorities. All our experts are CIPM, CIPD, SPHRI qualified with vast experience of real – life business processes.

Our team of dedicated professionals guarantee efficient, attainable and effective results that will positively transform your business processes internally and externally irrespective of size.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Chief Finance Officer
Level: Level 3
Industry: Agri-business

Role Overview

• Oversee financial management, strategic planning, and risk management to drive business growth and profitability.
• The Cost Accountant meticulously tracks and analyzes all expenses while supporting strategic decision-making through financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and report financial performance.
• Prepare and review financial statements (balance sheet, income statement).
• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement cost accounting systems.
• Track and analyze direct and indirect costs.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Prepare and review forecasts and analyze budget variances.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and support financial planning.
• Develop and implement inventory management systems.
• Track and analyze inventory levels and recommend optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations while identifying financial risks.
• Conduct special financial studies and analyses and implement process improvements.
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor cost accounting staff.
• Communicate financial results to management and non-financial stakeholders.
• Present financial information to senior management.
• Collaborate with other departments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Gross Margin Percentage > 60% per quarter
• Net Profit Margin > 60% per quarter
• Operating Expense Ratio < 10% bi-annually
• Material Cost Variance < 18% annually
• Overhead Cost Variance > 10% per quarter
• Inventory Turnover Ratio < 8% annually
• Inventory Accuracy < 89% annually
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Variance < 5% per quarter
• Revenue Growth Rate > 95% per quarter.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications: MSc, BSc or HND in Accounting.

Professional Certifications:

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN).

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in accounting or financial management.
• Preferred Age Range: 40 – 50 years.

Salary Range
N900,000 – N1,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2026.