Senior Accountant at West African Ceramics Limited

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of accounts, managing cost accounting related to manufacturing, monitoring compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting financial decision-making. The role demands strong technical accounting expertise, knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, and leadership in guiding junior accountants.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Supervise reconciliations of bank accounts, supplier accounts, and general ledger balances.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and oversee depreciation accounting.
• Cost & Management Accounting
• Monitor manufacturing costs, variances, and analyze production expenses.
• Prepare cost sheets, product costing, and margin analysis.
• Provide insights to management on cost control and profitability improvement.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities with cost-related data.

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure timely filing of VAT, WHT, PAYE, and corporate tax returns.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and internal audit requirements.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
• Implement and strengthen internal control procedures across the finance function.
• Monitor inventory accounting, stock valuations, and periodic stock reconciliations.
• Support ERP implementation and financial system enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and MS Office (especially Excel).