HEAD OF ACCOUNTS

Salary: 800k to N1 mil gross
Location: Lekki, Lagos (with regular travel to Makun, Ogun State)
Reports To: CFO / CEO
Industry: Manufacturing

ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Accounts is a critical senior finance role responsible for leading the accounting
function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and
driving process discipline across the finance team. This role requires a hands-on leader with
strong manufacturing accounting experience who can enforce financial discipline while
managing a complex multi-bank, multi-currency environment.
Key Challenge: Transform the accounting function from reactive to proactive by implementing
strict process controls, ensuring real-time ERP compliance, and building a high-performing
finance team capable of delivering accurate financial information on demand.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Manage cost accounting across production stages
• Monitor production costs, variances, and profitability per ton
• Coordinate and supervise monthly physical stock counts
  Internal Controls & Compliance
• Implement and enforce strong internal controls and approval workflows
• Ensure 3-way matching for vendor payments (PO–GRN–Invoice)
• Maintain segregation of duties and audit-ready documentation
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, CAMA, and FRCN requirements
  ERP & Systems (Odoo)
• Ensure 100% same-day transaction posting
• Maintain ERP data integrity and chart of accounts
• Review journal entries and conduct periodic data audits
• Train and supervise finance team on ERP best practices
  Reporting & Close
• Lead month-end close within 5 working days
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Support audits and respond to audit queries
• Prepare board, lender, and executive financial reports
  Leadership
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Drive accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum 2:1)
• ACA / ACCA / CPA – Mandatory
• MBA or Master’s degree (advantage)
  Experience
• 8–12 years accounting experience
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/production
• Minimum 3 years in senior accounting/finance leadership
• Strong internal controls and ERP experience (Odoo preferred)
• Audit background (Big 4 or reputable firm – advantage)
• Multi-currency and multi-entity experience
  Technical Skills
• Manufacturing cost accounting and variance analysis
• IFRS reporting
• ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis
  KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Month-end close: ≤ 5 working days
• Same-day ERP posting: 100%
• Account reconciliations: 100% monthly
• High-risk control issues: Zero
• Management accounts: Zero material errors
• Stock variance: < 2%
  COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• HMO (employee & immediate family)
• Pension and group life insurance
• Leave and communication allowance
• Professional development support
  WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Manufacturing-focused, high-pressure role
• Regular interaction with CEO, CFO, auditors, and banks
• On-site factory exposure and operational reviews
  Qualified candidates should share their CV via: https://bit.ly/49RefjH