Senior Accountant - Manufacturing / Cosmetics at Ascentech Services Limited

Information is Power! Get new Jobs in your EmailEnter your Email below and click Subscribe: Subscribe Senior Accountant - Manufacturing / Cosmetics at Ascentech Services LimitedPosted on Fri 18th Sep, 2026 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments) Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients' expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, and Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage creating and manage change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Senior Accountant - Manufacturing / Cosmetics Location: Ilupeju, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with strong experience in the manufacturing, FMCG, beauty, or cosmetics industry to oversee financial accounting, reporting, controls, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, taxation, and financial analysis, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and reconciliations. Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and applicable accounting standards. Prepare management accounts and provide financial insights to management for decision-making. Monitor and analyse production costs, inventory, raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and cost of goods sold. Conduct inventory reconciliations and investigate variances between physical and accounting records. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning. Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and compliance with relevant tax regulations. Support external and internal audits by providing required schedules, documentation, and explanations. Monitor fixed assets, depreciation, disposals, and asset registers. Identify financial discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential areas of financial leakage. Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls. Ensure accurate payroll-related accounting and reconciliation where applicable. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, FMCG, beauty, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or related industries. ICAN/ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian accounting/tax regulations. Proven experience in inventory accounting, costing, financial reporting, and general ledger management. Experience working with ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, or similar systems. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Salary N500,000 Monthly. Application Closing Date 31st October, 2026. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail. Share this job: Career News: INEC Begins Recruitment of Ad Hoc Staff for the 2027 General ElectionsIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 2027 General Elections Nationwide Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) List of Successful Candidates in the 2026 Recruitment ExerciseVenite University Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (298 Positions)Dangote Cement Plc HEMM Operators Training ProgrammeIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Massive Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment for 2026 F.C.T Area Council ElectionsFederal Government of Nigeria Nationwide Engineering Mentorship Programme (Graduate Engineers & Skilled Artisans) - 11 PositionsNigeria Police Force (NPF) Massive Job Recruitment (29 Positions)Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma / Sakpenwa Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (260 Positions)Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Job Recruitment (5 Positions)Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Massive Job Recruitment (29 Positions)University of Uyo (UNIUYO) Massive Graduate and Exp. Academic and Non-Academic Job Recruitment (49 Positions)University of Ibadan (UI) Massive Academic and Non-academic Job Recruitment (372 Positions)Nigerian Air Force List of Successful Candidates for Direct Short Service Commission Course (DSSC) 34 / 2025 Zonal General Aptitude TestAccess Bank Plc Entry Level & Exp. Job Recruitment (5 Positions) Comments (0) Post a Comment Name: * Email: * Comment: *

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and reconciliations. • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and applicable accounting standards. • Prepare management accounts and provide financial insights to management for decision-making. • Monitor and analyse production costs, inventory, raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and cost of goods sold. • Conduct inventory reconciliations and investigate variances between physical and accounting records. • Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning. • Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and compliance with relevant tax regulations. • Support external and internal audits by providing required schedules, documentation, and explanations. • Monitor fixed assets, depreciation, disposals, and asset registers. • Identify financial discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential areas of financial leakage. • Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls. • Ensure accurate payroll-related accounting and reconciliation where applicable. • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing, FMCG, beauty, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or related industries. • ICAN/ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is strongly preferred.