Duties and Responsibilities
Financial
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly management accounts within
agreed timelines
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and
annual financial statements
- Support budgeting and forecasting exercises
- Provide variance analysis and commentary on
financial performance
- Ensure compliance with IFRS/local accounting
standards and internal policies
- Support cost accounting processes where
applicable (inventory, production costs, overhead allocation)
General Ledger Management
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the
general ledger
- Post journal entries including accruals,
prepayments, provisions, and adjustments
- Review ledger balances and ensure completeness
and accuracy
- Ensure proper classification of transactions
Reconciliation
& Control
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve
discrepancies
- Reconcile supplier, customer, and intercompany
accounts
- Conduct inventory and fixed asset
reconciliations
- Investigate and clear outstanding reconciling
items
- Strengthen internal controls over financial
processes
Accounts
Payable & Receivable Oversight
Monitor
payable and receivable aging reports
Ensure timely processing of invoices and payments
Support credit control processes to minimize bad debts
Liaise with suppliers and customers regarding payment issues
Payroll
& Statutory Compliance
- Process payroll accurately and ensure timely
salary payments
- Prepare statutory deductions and ensure
remittance within legal timelines
- Prepare and file tax returns (VAT, PAYE,
withholding tax, corporate tax support, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with labor laws and financial
regulations
- Maintain accurate statutory records and
documentation
Audit
& Compliance Support
- Prepare audit schedules and reconciliations for
internal and external audits
- Ensure audit files are complete and
well-organized
- Respond to auditor queries in a timely and
professional manner
- Support implementation of audit recommendations
- Ensure compliance with company policies and
regulatory frameworks
Systems
& Process Improvement
- Utilize SAP (or relevant accounting system)
efficiently
- Support finance system enhancements and
automation initiatives
- Identify process gaps and recommend improvements
- Ensure proper data integrity within accounting
systems
Inventory
& Cost Control (Manufacturing Focus)
- Monitor inventory movement and costing accuracy
- Assist in stock counts and reconciliation
exercises
- Support production cost analysis
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of raw
materials, WIP, and finished goods
Key Requirement Skills And Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or
related discipline
- CPA (Part 4 completed or equivalent professional
qualification preferred)
- Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in accounting or
finance
- Prior experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or
other fast-paced operational environments is mandatory
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting
standards and statutory compliance
HOW TO APPLY
If you
meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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