Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• Our client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to oversee management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• The successful candidate will provide accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyse financial performance, variances, costs, and key business drivers.
• Provide management with financial insights and recommendations for decision-making.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, cash flow, and cost control.
• Develop financial models, reports, and performance dashboards.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and timely month-end close processes.
• Review and improve financial controls and accounting processes.
• Support pricing, investment, cost-saving, and other commercial decisions.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, and other departments on financial matters.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor financial KPIs and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Lead and develop junior accounting staff where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement across management accounting processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• ICAN certification is required; ACCA or equivalent professional qualification will also be considered.
• 5–7 years’ progressive accounting experience, including significant management accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a management or supervisory role is required.
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience within a structured corporate environment is preferred.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Strong management accounting and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel and proficiency in accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent financial reporting and presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially aware and results-oriented.
• Analytical and highly organised.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive with a strong focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Salary

N600,000 - N70,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

30th September, 2026.