Plant Accountant at Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited

Job Summary

• The Plant Accountant is responsible for managing the financial accounting, costing, and reporting activities at the manufacturing plant.
• The role ensures accurate cost tracking, inventory control, compliance, and provides financial insights to support plant operations and management decisions.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Monitor and analyse product and process costs.
• Track WIP, finished goods, scrap, and wastage.
• Reconcile inventory records with physical stock counts.
• Monitor/track evacuation of finished goods from production to warehouse and ensure they are reported electronically on ERP

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts for plant operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual plant reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support statutory and internal audits.

Budgeting & Cost Control:

• Prepare plant budgets and forecasts.
• Track actual vs budgeted costs and investigate variances.
• Support cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.

Plant Operations Support:

• Work closely with production, maintenance, and supply chain teams.
• Monitor inter-organizational transfer of stocks from one location to another
• Provide financial inputs for production planning and pricing.
• Support make-or-buy and process optimization decisions.
• Maintain internal controls and SOPs for plant accounting.
• Ensure timely closing of plant accounts.
• Conduct regular spot checks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
• A professional qualification (ICAN or ACCA equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in plant or manufacturing accounting

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and MS Excel.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment with clear career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.