Accounts / Finance Manager at Zamiva Transnational Services

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 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.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and accuracy of monthly financial reports.
• Accuracy of the 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. 

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification, ICAN, ACCA, is an added advantage.
• 8 - 10 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role, preferably in an FMCG / manufacturing / pharmaceutical manufacturing space.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and manufacturing accounting practices.

Skills and 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.

Benefits

• HMO.
• 13th Month.
• Annual Leave & Annual Leave Allowance.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth in a performance-driven Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company.
• Supportive team culture.