Finance Manager at Matna Foods Limited - Agbeyewa Farms

Agbeyewa Farms - Our client, Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.

They are recruiting to fill position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Akure, Ondo
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• Provide financial oversight for factory operations, ensuring accurate capture and control of production costs
• Partner with Production and Supply Chain teams to monitor raw material usage, yield performance, and cost efficiency
• Drive cost control initiatives that reduce waste, rework, downtime-related losses, and inventory aging
• Develop and maintain structured budgeting and forecasting aligned with production plans and commercial demand
• Monitor inventory valuation, stock movement, and finished goods control to prevent financial losses from overproduction or aging stock
• Support pricing decisions with accurate cost analysis and margin insight
• Ensure proper financial documentation and controls across procurement, production, and sales processes
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for management decision-making
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and financial discipline within the factory environment
• Collaborate with auditors, regulators, and internal stakeholders to ensure adherence to financial standards and policies
• Provide financial insights that support operational efficiency, capital planning, and resource optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 8 - 12 years’ finance experience within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Strong experience in factory cost accounting, inventory control, and production cost analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams in a processing environment
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in a manufacturing setting
• Experience implementing and maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards
• High level of analytical ability, attention to detail, and financial discipline
• Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.   
• 5-day workweek.   
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).   
• Wellness Programs   
• Employee Training Programs   
• Growth and Development   
• Mentoring and Counseling.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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