Cost Accountant
AI summary
Montaigne Place, a leading luxury cosmetics, wellbeing and fragrance company in Nigeria, is hiring a Cost Accountant to be based in Victoria Island, Lagos. The role involves maintaining accurate SKU costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis, stock reconciliations, and partnering with Operations, Procurement and Merchandising on landed costs and branch profitability. Candidates should have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance, at least 3 years cost or management accounting experience, and strong Excel and inventory accounting skills.
- Full-time Cost Accountant role in Victoria Island, Lagos
- Focus on SKU costing, inventory valuation and margin analysis
- Requires B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Minimum 3 years cost/management accounting experience needed
- ICAN/ACCA and Power BI are added advantages
- Apply by sending CV to hephzibahcareers1@gmail.com with job title as subject
AI job guide
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- 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
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- 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 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 MyJobMag 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.
Source and safety check
- MyJobMag Nigeria
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- 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 Place before the interview.
Ask what the first priorities will be in the role and how success will be measured.
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Original source description
Montaigne Place Is the leading luxury cosmetics, wellbeing and fragrance company in Nigeria. We are the hallmark of sophistication, luxury makeup, skincare innovation and sublime fragrances. Cost Accountant Job Type Full Time Qualification Professional Certificate Experience: 3 years Location Lagos City Victoria Island Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit Responsibilities: Maintain accurate costing for all SKUs and ensure proper inventory valuation across all outlets Analyze product margins, promotional profitability, and pricing impacts; flag risks to management Participate in monthly stock counts, investigate variances, and reconcile physical vs system inventory Prepare cost of sales reports, provide input into annual budgets and forecasts with CFO/Finance Manager Establish cost control systems and SOPs to reduce shrinkage, wastage, and pilferage at branch level Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Merchandising teams to track landed costs, import duties, and supplier pricing Monitor branch-level profitability, stock ageing, and slow-moving items Requirements: B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field. ICAN/ACCA is a strong advantage 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 Experience: with multi-branch/location operations and ERP systems. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Power BI is an added advantage High integrity and accuracy Understanding of physical inventory controls, shrinkage, and stock reconciliations. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: hephzibahcareers1@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail. Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.