Account Lead (Finance)

Information is Power! Get new Jobs in your EmailEnter your Email below and click Subscribe: Subscribe Account Lead (Finance) at Sonia Foods IndustriesPosted on Fri 18th Sep, 2026 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) Sonia Foods Industries is one of the leading tomato products processing factories in West Africa. Its headquarter is located in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, KM 39. The company produces Tomato Mix, Peppe & Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix, Curry Powder and Thyme Leaves, under the brand name Sonia. The factory is located in Ikorodu Shagamu Express Road, Onigbagbe/Sotubo Village, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Account Lead (Finance) Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary We are seeking a highly competent and commercially minded Account lead (finance) to oversee accounting and financial operations while providing strong financial oversight across operations and supply chain activities. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience within an FMCG, Distribution, or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods environment, with a strong understanding of inventory, distribution, logistics, cost control, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Warehouse, and Management teams to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, compliance, and effective cost management. Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting: Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial records. Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts. Monitor receivables, payables, cash flow, expenses, and financial transactions. Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions in line with company policies. Conduct regular bank, cash, supplier, customer, and ledger reconciliations. Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost-control initiatives. Monitor financial controls and identify discrepancies, risks, and areas for improvement. Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements. Operations & Supply Chain: Provide financial oversight for warehouse, inventory, logistics, procurement, and distribution operations. Monitor inventory movements, stock valuation, stock adjustments, and inventory-related costs. Review and reconcile warehouse and distribution transactions with financial records. Monitor logistics, transportation, handling, and other supply-chain-related expenses. Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to identify cost leakages, inefficiencies, and control gaps. Support inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and investigation of variances. Analyse operational costs and provide financial insights to support business decisions. Ensure appropriate financial controls across the end-to-end supply chain process. Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Procurement, and Sales teams to improve efficiency and profitability. Business Support & Reporting: Provide accurate financial and operational reports to Management within agreed timelines. Analyse business performance, costs, margins, inventory, and operational trends. Provide actionable financial insights to support decision-making. Participate in process improvement, automation, and implementation of financial controls. Ensure effective collaboration between Finance and other business functions. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a Related Discipline. Professional accounting qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent are an added advantage. 4–8 years of relevant experience, preferably in an FMCG, Distribution, Manufacturing, or related environment. Current/recent experience in an FMCG or Distribution company is required. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and reporting. Practical understanding of Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain processes. Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting/business applications. Experience with Tally accounting software will be an added advantage. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and meet strict reporting deadlines. Strong communication, integrity, ownership, and organisational skills. Key Competencies: Financial & Management Accounting Inventory & Cost Control Supply Chain Finance Distribution & Logistics Accounting Financial Analysis & Reporting Reconciliation & Audit Internal Controls Data Analysis Problem Solving Stakeholder Management Attention to Detail Commercial Awareness. What We Offer Competitive remuneration Professional growth and development opportunities Exposure to a dynamic FMCG and distribution environment Opportunity to work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Management teams Application Closing Date 15th October, 2026. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@blumedistribution.com cc: careers@blumedistribution.com using the job title as the subject of the email. 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• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate and timely financial records. • Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, journals, and management accounts. • Monitor receivables, payables, cash flow, expenses, and financial transactions. • Ensure proper documentation and approval of financial transactions in line with company policies. • Conduct regular bank, cash, supplier, customer, and ledger reconciliations. • Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cost-control initiatives. • Monitor financial controls and identify discrepancies, risks, and areas for improvement. • Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements. • Provide financial oversight for warehouse, inventory, logistics, procurement, and distribution operations. • Monitor inventory movements, stock valuation, stock adjustments, and inventory-related costs. • Review and reconcile warehouse and distribution transactions with financial records. • Monitor logistics, transportation, handling, and other supply-chain-related expenses. • Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to identify cost leakages, inefficiencies, and control gaps. • Support inventory counts, stock reconciliations, and investigation of variances. • Analyse operational costs and provide financial insights to support business decisions.