Accountant at Elizabeth Maddeux

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.
• Minimum of 4–6 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.