Accountant

Applicant Recruiters Limited – We are a growing business specializing in FMCG. We are committed to providing top-notch products and exceptional customer service

Job Position: Accounting Manager
Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting to: Finance Director

Job Purpose

1. To lead the company’s accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, tax compliance, and financial control activities. The successful candidate must have strong FMCG experience, a solid audit background, and the ability to support both local operations and international headquarters reporting requirements.
2. The candidate should be capable of managing financial matters across importation, distribution, and manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with Nigerian regulations and international company policies.

Job Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification. Fully qualified candidates are preferred.
3. A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is an advantage.
4. Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian accounting, taxation, and statutory reporting requirements.

Job Qualifications

1. Minimum 10 years of accounting and finance experience in the FMCG food and beverage industry.
2. Experience working for a credible multinational or internationally recognized company is strongly preferred.
3. Previous experience in an external audit firm or an internal audit function, with a strong understanding of audit procedures, financial controls, and risk management.
4. Experience supporting businesses with importation, distribution, and manufacturing operations.
5. Proven experience in financial reporting to overseas headquarters, regional offices, or international management teams.
6. Previous experience in a Senior Accountant, Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or equivalent leadership role is preferred.
7. Core Technical Capabilities Financial Accounting and Reporting
8. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
9. Prepare management reports, budget-versus-actual analysis, profitability

Preferred Candidate Profile:

1. The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting professional who combines multinational FMCG experience, audit expertise, Nigerian tax knowledge, manufacturing cost accounting, cash flow management, and international financial reporting capability.
2. The candidate must be able to move beyond routine accounting and provide reliable financial analysis, strong financial control, and practical recommendations to support management decisions.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary (N1,000,000 net negotiable)
2. HMO and other employee benefits.
3. Supportive and dynamic team environment.

Application Deadline
30th October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: applicantrecruiters@gmail.com using “Accounting Manager“ as the subject of the email.