Accountant

Accountant

Michael Stevens Consulting is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced accountant to support its manufacturing and beverage operations. The role involves managing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and providing insights for cost control and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Manage cost accounting functions, including product costing, raw material valuation, and production overhead allocation.
• Monitor inventory accounting, stock reconciliation, and coordinate with the production/warehouse team on stock movement records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing, payments, and collections.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage cash flow monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, WHT, company income tax) and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies (FIRS, State IRS).
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
• Analyze production costs and recommend cost-control measures to improve profitability.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls and accounting processes.
• Assist management with financial forecasting and strategic planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, with proven experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment (beverage industry experience is an added advantage).
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent) is required or in view.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing methods.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills.
• Sound understanding of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with production, sales, and procurement teams.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to ms.consulting@live.com using "Accountant – Beverage Manufacturing" as the subject of the email.