Head of Accounts

Job Description

Job Title – Head Of Accounts
Location – Lekki, Lagos (with regular travel to Makun, Ogun State)
Reports To – CFO / CEO
Salary – 800,000 Net

ROLE SUMMARY
The Head of Accounts is a critical senior finance role responsible for leading the accounting
function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and
driving process discipline across the finance team. This role requires a hands-on leader with
strong manufacturing accounting experience who can enforce financial discipline while
managing a complex multi-bank, multi-currency environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing Accounting
* Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
* Manage cost accounting across production stages
* Monitor production costs, variances, and profitability per ton
* Coordinate and supervise monthly physical stock counts
Internal Controls & Compliance
* Implement and enforce strong internal controls and approval workflows
* Ensure 3-way matching for vendor payments (PO–GRN–Invoice)
* Maintain segregation of duties and audit-ready documentation
* Ensure compliance with IFRS, CAMA, and FRCN requirements
ERP & Systems (Odoo)
* Ensure 100% same-day transaction posting
* Maintain ERP data integrity and chart of accounts
* Review journal entries and conduct periodic data audits
* Train and supervise finance team on ERP best practices
Reporting & Close
* Lead month-end close within 5 working days
* Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
* Support audits and respond to audit queries
* Prepare board, lender, and executive financial reports
Leadership
* Lead and develop the finance team
* Drive accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement

KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education & Certification
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (minimum 2:1)
* ACA / ACCA / CPA – Mandatory
* MBA or Master’s degree (advantage)
Experience
* 8–10 years accounting experience
* Minimum 5 years in manufacturing/production
* Minimum 3 years in senior accounting/finance leadership
* Strong internal controls and ERP experience (Odoo preferred)
* Audit background (Big 4 or reputable firm – advantage)
* Multi-currency and multi-entity experience
Technical Skills
* Manufacturing cost accounting and variance analysis
* IFRS reporting
* ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
* Month-end close – ≤ 5 working days
* Same-day ERP posting – 100%
* Account reconciliations – 100% monthly
* High-risk control issues – Zero
* Management accounts – Zero material errors
* Stock variance – < 2%

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
* Salary – N800,000 Net
* Performance bonus (up to 25%)
* HMO (employee & immediate family)
* Pension and group life insurance
* Leave and communication allowance
* Professional development support

Interested and Qualified Candidates can share their CV to recruitment.wells@gmail.com with “Head Of Accounts” as subject.