Job Description

Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing Sector (Furniture)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (On-site)
Reports To: Managing Director
Experience Level: 2–4 years
Salary Range: ₦120,000 – ₦150,000 monthly
Gender Preference: Female (preferred)
Resumption: Immediate

About the Role

We are a fast-growing furniture manufacturing company seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support our finance and accounting operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial activities, monitoring production and material costs, supporting compliance, and providing accurate financial information to management. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a structured, hands-on manufacturing environment and is ready to resume immediately.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense tracking, and general ledger entries.

• Ensure accurate recording of all financial transactions in line with company policies and accounting standards.

Reconciliation & Record Management

• Perform monthly bank, vendor, and account reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized financial records (digital and physical).

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analysis.

• Provide timely financial reports to support management decision-making.

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Track and monitor production costs, raw materials, inventory usage, and job costing specific to furniture manufacturing.

• Support inventory valuation and stock reconciliation exercises.

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Support statutory compliance including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and other regulatory filings.

• Assist with documentation for annual audits and tax filings.

Audit & Controls

• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and required documentation.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related discipline.

• Minimum of 2–4 years relevant accounting experience (manufacturing experience is an added advantage).

• Completion of NYSC with accounting/finance-related duties is required.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, general ledger management, and basic financial reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, spreadsheets).

• Working knowledge or willingness to learn accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).

Professional Competencies

• Good understanding of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory compliance.

• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Actively pursuing or willing to pursue a professional accounting certification (ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary within the stated range.

• Supportive and structured work environment.

• Hands-on exposure to manufacturing and cost accounting.

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

• Paid leave and statutory benefits in line with Nigerian labour laws.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates who are available for immediate resumption should send their CV to: hiring @mysigma.io

Subject line: Accountant – Ikeja (Manufacturing)