Senior Accountant - Manufacturing / Cosmetics
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Ascentech Services Limited is recruiting a Senior Accountant for a manufacturing/cosmetics client based in Ilupeju, Lagos. The role covers general ledger, financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, taxation, and audit support. Applicants should send their CV to cv@ascentech.com.ng with the job title as the subject before 31st October, 2026.
- Full-time role based in Ilupeju, Lagos, Nigeria
- 5–8 years of relevant accounting experience required
- IFRS and Nigerian tax knowledge required
- ICAN/ACA or ACCA qualification strongly preferred
- Salary: N500,000 monthly
- Apply by emailing CV to cv@ascentech.com.ng
- Application deadline: 31st October, 2026
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Job Title: Senior Accountant - Manufacturing / Cosmetics
Senior Accountant - Manufacturing / Cosmetics at Ascentech Services Limited
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Sep 18, 2026, 11:06 AM
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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:
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
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.
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.
working with ERP/accounting software such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, or similar systems.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proven
in inventory accounting, costing, financial reporting, and general ledger management.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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.
Salary: N500,000 Monthly.
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.
Application
Deadline:
31st October, 2026.
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Lagos State and 1 other location
Lagos State
,
Ilupeju
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and reconciliations.
- Monitor fixed assets, depreciation, disposals, and asset registers.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.
- Identify financial discrepancies, control weaknesses, and potential areas of financial leakage.
- Monitor and analyse production costs, inventory, raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and cost of goods sold.
- Prepare management accounts and provide financial insights to management for decision-making.
- Develop and maintain effective internal financial controls.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
- Ensure accurate payroll-related accounting and reconciliation where applicable.
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting and compliance with relevant tax regulations.
- Conduct inventory reconciliations and investigate variances between physical and accounting records.
- Support external and internal audits by providing required schedules, documentation, and explanations.
Requirements
- Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Nigerian accounting/tax regulations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.