Manufacturing Accounts / Finance Manager at Zamiva Transnational Services

Job Description

• 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 the 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

Requirements

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualifications, ICAN, and ACCA are added advantages
• 5-7 years of accounting and manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, preferably in pharmaceutical 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.