About this role
Evans Industries Limited is seeking a factory accountant to oversee financial activities related to manufacturing, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and production cost control. The role focuses on ensuring accurate costing, supporting budgeting, and providing financial insights to improve efficiency and profitability in the factory setting. The position is based in Ogba, Lagos and targets candidates with experience in manufacturing or production accounting. The company is part of the Ekulo Group and operates in the personal care and hygiene sector, producing Eva soap variants and Meditol antiseptic soaps.
What you would do
- Maintain costing systems for products and processes.
- Support pricing decisions through cost analysis.
- Monitor standard costs versus actual production costs and analyse variances.
- Track and value raw materials, WIP, and finished goods; reconcile inventory records.
- Support monthly and annual stock-taking exercises.
- Monitor budget performance and identify cost overruns or savings opportunities.
- Assist in preparing factory budgets and forecasts.
- Liaise with auditors and ensure internal controls and compliance.
- Collaborate with HR and production to record labour costs and analyse efficiency.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules and monitor capital investments.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is advantageous.
- 3-5 years of manufacturing or production accounting experience.
- Experience with cost accounting, ERP systems and inventory control.
- Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments is beneficial.
- Strong numerical and attention-to-detail skills with ability to maintain records under deadlines.
- Experience in accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation and cash flow monitoring.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel; ERP familiarity is an advantage.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for decision making.
- Good communication and collaboration skills and ethical financial practices.
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