Management Accountant at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Purpose ​

• To provide accurate financial analysis, budgeting support, cost monitoring, and management reporting that drive effective business decisions.
• The role ensures timely preparation of financial performance reports, maintains compliance with financial standards, and supports internal controls across all financial operations.

The Job

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts in line with reporting timelines.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, trends, and cost drivers to support management decision-making.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide variance explanations.
• Maintain accurate cost and management accounting records, including cost centres and allocations.
• Support product costing, cost-benefit analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Reconcile key ledger accounts, including inventory, assets, and control accounts.
• Review and validate financial entries, invoices, accruals, and adjustments.
• Prepare operational financial reports for production, procurement, HR, logistics, and other departments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audit exercises with necessary schedules and documentation.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and highlight financial risks.

Qualifications​

• HND / B.Sc ./ B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Added advantage:  ICAN, ACCA, ACA (or ongoing certification)

Experience:​

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in accounting or finance roles
• Added Advantage: Experience in manufacturing/FMCG or cost accounting roles.

The Person Must Have:

• Have strong experience in management accounting within an FMCG manufacturing environment, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly management reporting.
• Possess solid knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis, with the ability to track production costs, material usage, and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Demonstrate the ability to partner with production and supply chain teams to monitor cost drivers, control wastage, and improve operational performance.
• Be proficient in the use of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel for cost analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to support decision-making, improve cost efficiency, and meet business targets in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment.