Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong experience in the FMCG sector, project accounting, and operational finance to join our team in Port Harcourt.
- The ideal candidate must have proven accounting experience within the FMCG industry, with strong exposure to project accounting, budgeting, cost management, financial reporting, and business performance analysis.
- Experience working across fleet / logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or other FMCG-related operations will be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and financial statements for project-based and operational activities.
- Support project accounting functions, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Monitor the financial performance of ongoing projects and provide actionable insights to improve cost control and profitability.
- Collaborate with operations, logistics, production, procurement, and commercial teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with business objectives.
- Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Analyze operational and project costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, inventory-related costs, and other key financial performance indicators.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, company policies, and applicable accounting standards.
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate documentation and resolving audit queries promptly.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timely reconciliation.
- Perform bank, supplier, customer, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Utilize ERP/accounting systems such as SAP for transaction processing, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Prepare financial analysis and management reports to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Support management in budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial performance reviews.
- Maintain proper documentation and financial controls across all accounting activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- ICAN qualified or at an advanced stage — Mandatory.
- 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Must have proven accounting experience within the FMCG sector.
- Strong experience in project accounting, budgeting, cost tracking, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
- Experience in logistics, fleet operations, distribution, manufacturing, or other FMCG-related environments is highly desirable.
- Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP / accounting systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial analysis, reporting, and modelling.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and statutory compliance.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
Salary
N500,000 - N650,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.