Job Description

Matna Foods Limited is a leading agro-allied food processing company focused on the production of high-quality, food-grade cassava starch for both local and international markets. Nigeria’s pioneer producer of international-standard, multi-use cassava starch, Matna operates a modern processing facility near Akure, Ondo State, strategically located within a major cassava-producing belt.

Matna’s operations are anchored on strong process discipline, rigorous quality control, safety standards, and operational excellence required to meet demanding global specifications. By combining advanced processing technology, deep agricultural linkages, and skilled professionals, the company consistently delivers reliable, high-grade starch for a wide range of food and industrial applications.

Driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement, Matna’s products remain highly competitive across domestic and export markets. The company’s growth has been guided by visionary leadership and a strong belief in the potential of Nigeria’s agricultural value chain—earning industry recognition, including the CBN Export Category Best SMEEIS Entrepreneur Award.

The Finance Specialist supports the Finance Manager in maintaining strong financial control, cost discipline, and accurate reporting across Matna’s factory operations.

At Matna, we are committed to building a high-performance culture that attracts, develops, and empowers talented professionals who share our passion for excellence, collaboration, and innovation—creating an environment where ideas thrive and standards are continually raised

• Support the monitoring and recording of production costs, raw material consumption, and yield performance
• Track inventory movement, stock valuation, and finished goods records to prevent financial losses from waste or stock aging
• Assist in maintaining accurate financial documentation across procurement, production, and sales processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities aligned with production plans and commercial demand
• Reconcile production data with financial records to ensure accuracy and accountability
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal controls and compliance standards within the factory
• Prepare routine financial reports and schedules for management review
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure financial discipline in daily operational activities
• Support audit processes and regulatory documentation as required
• Maintain organized financial records and data for operational and management use

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• 3–6 years’ finance or accounting experience within FMCG, food processing, agro-processing, or industrial manufacturing
• Basic understanding of factory cost accounting, inventory control, and production cost tracking
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is required
• Experience working with operational teams in a processing or manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Good knowledge of financial documentation, reporting, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Good communication and organizational skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and process discipline

Additional Information

• Competitive Compensation.
• 5-day workweek.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Mentoring and Counseling

Office base Ondo State