Cost Accountant
AI summary
Montaigne Place, a leading luxury retail company in Nigeria, is hiring a Cost Accountant to join its team in Victoria Island, Lagos. The role involves establishing cost control systems, maintaining accurate SKU costing, preparing cost of sales reports, and partnering with Operations and Procurement to track landed costs and product margins. Candidates should have a B.Sc or HND in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years of cost or management accounting experience, and strong Excel skills.
- Full-time role based in Victoria Island, Lagos
- Requires B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in cost or management accounting
- ICAN/ACCA certification is a strong advantage
- Experience with multi-branch operations and ERP systems preferred
- Application deadline is 30th September 2026
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Victoria IslandThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full-time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Cost Accountant evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Montaigne AH Limited (Montaigne Place) and the role in Victoria Island.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Jobzilla Nigeria; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- Application method is clear
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- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Cost Accountant role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Victoria Island under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Montaigne AH Limited (Montaigne Place) before the interview.
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Original source description
Cost Accountant at Montaigne AH Limited (Montaigne Place) ⏲ Aug 26, 2026, 6:05 AM ⋕ View all E-Commerce jobs Montaigne Place is a leading luxury retail company that offers an exquisite range of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, lifestyle products, and spa and wellness services. Established in 1995, Montaigne Place is a trading name of Montaigne AH Ltd. began its journey in the Nigerian beauty sector as exclusive agents and distributors of the prestigious Clarins brand. Today, Montaigne Place operations extend across retail, wholesale, and spa & wellness, with its flagship retail division, Montaigne Place, boasting a network of Forty (40) outlets throughout Nigeria. These outlets are strategically located in Lagos, the country's commercial hub, as well as in Abuja, the capital city, and Port Harcourt, along with other prominent cities. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Cost Accountant Location: Victoria Island, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Responsibilities: Establish cost control systems and SOPs to reduce shrinkage, wastage, and pilferage at branch level Maintain accurate costing for all SKUs and ensure proper inventory valuation across all outlets Prepare cost of sales reports, provide input into annual budgets and forecasts with CFO/Finance Manager Participate in monthly stock counts, investigate variances, and reconcile physical vs system inventory Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Merchandising teams to track landed costs, import duties, and supplier pricing Analyze product margins, promotional profitability, and pricing impacts; flag risks to management Monitor branch-level profitability, stock ageing, and slow-moving items Requirements: B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field. High integrity and accuracy ICAN/ACCA is a strong advantage Understanding of physical inventory controls, shrinkage, and stock reconciliations. Minimum of 3 years experience: in cost/management accounting, preferably in retail, FMCG, or luxury goods Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Power BI is an added advantage Experience: with multi-branch/location operations and ERP systems. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: hephzibahcareers1@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail. Application Deadline: 30th September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State and 1 other location Lagos State , Victoria Island Cost Accountant job vacancies in Nigeria