About this role
Evans Industries, a Lagos-based manufacturing company with over 20 years in operation and ISO 90001-2015 certification, is seeking a Factory Accountant to oversee factory-related financial activities. The role focuses on cost accounting, inventory valuation, production cost control, budgeting support, and providing financial insights to improve efficiency and profitability. It involves working with production, procurement and other teams to ensure accurate costing and reporting. The position targets candidates with manufacturing accounting experience and strong cost management skills.
What you would do
- Maintain and analyse product and process costing; report variances between standard and actual costs.
- Value and track raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods; reconcile records with physical counts.
- Assist in monthly and annual stock-taking exercises.
- Support preparation of factory budgets and forecasts; monitor deviations and identify savings.
- Prepare factory financial reports and performance dashboards; ensure internal controls and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR on labour cost recording and analyse labour efficiency.
- Monitor capital investments and maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
- Work with production, procurement, stores and logistics to drive cost efficiency.
- Provide financial insights in operational meetings and assist auditors during audits.
- Support cost reduction initiatives and participate in cost control projects.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) is a strong advantage.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing or production accounting experience.
- Experience with cost accounting, ERP systems and inventory control.
- Strong financial accounting and reporting skills, including ledger management and financial statement preparation.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for decision-making.
- Experience in accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation and cash flow monitoring.
- Knowledge of tax regulations and local accounting standards; compliance experience.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel; familiarity with ERP systems a plus.
- Attention to detail, strong numerical skills and ability to work under deadlines.
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