Entry-level Cost Accounting officer at Afripoint Group Limited in Ikeja, Lagos

Position Objective

• The Entry-level Cost Accounting officer will assist the costing and financial controller processes of the organization by collecting, evaluating, and status updates cost-associated data.
• The position ensures precise product costing, expenditure supervising, and adherence with accounting guidelines under the Institute of Chartered Accounting officer of Nigeria (ICAN) structure.
• This role delivers key assist in strategic judgment connected with pricing, financial planning, and cost effectiveness.

Adherence & Audit Assist:

• Guarantee adherence with ICAN guidelines, IFRS, and organisation rules.
• Help in getting ready plans and assisting documents for within and outside the organization audits.
• Guarantee promptness submitting of documentation necessary under leadership and authorities.

Expertise:

1–3 years’ expertise in cost accounting, management accounting, or finance. Expertise in FMCG, food production operations, or generation environment is a plus.

Competencies & Skills:

• Solid understanding of cost accounting methods, financial planning, and financial difference assessment.
• Competence in Excel spreadsheet software and financial system (Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or Tally).
• Logical and quantitative competencies with high meticulousness.
• Robust corporate and time-leadership abilities.
• Capability to analyze financial data and offer meaningful findings.

Personal Traits:

• High level of honesty and reliability and responsibility.
• Initiative-driven, outcomes-oriented, and keen to grow.
• Clear expression and people skills.
• Capability to operate productively under pressure and deliver on time.

Work Terms:

Onsite position with regular engagement with processes, procurement, and warehouse teams. May engage extended hours during end of month, end of year, or audit periods.