Cost & Management Accountant at RecruitNG

RecruitNG is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost & Management Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced Cost & Management Accountant to manage cost accounting, reporting, and analysis within a manufacturing PLC environment.
• The role involves standard costing, variance analysis, inventory control, and providing accurate financial insights to support decision-making and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost accounting processes, including standard costing, product costing, and overhead absorption
• Maintain and monitor accurate cost structures across raw materials, labor, and production overheads
• Perform detailed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, and production efficiency) with clear explanations and recommendations
• Oversee inventory valuation and control (raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods)
• Analyze production costs, SKU profitability, and cost drivers to support margin improvement
• Prepare and present management accounts, cost reports, and performance dashboards
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across the manufacturing value chain
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, and reporting standards
• Support management with financial insights for pricing, planning, and operational decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required
• 10+ years of strong experience in cost and management accounting within a manufacturing PLC environment
• Expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
• Hands-on experience in factory/production cost control is essential
• Experience in FMCG or industrial manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to analyze complex financial and production data
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and professional development.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: info@recruitng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.