Cost Accountant

About the Role

Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited, established in 1981, is a leading player in steel fabrication, civil engineering, and manufacturing. We are currently seeking a meticulous and driven Cost Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in Nigeria. In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing production costs, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring that our operations maintain the highest standards of cost efficiency. If you possess a sharp analytical mind and deep expertise in manufacturing finance, we invite you to advance your career with an industry leader.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive cost accounting systems, processes, and records for effective financial management.
• Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment utilization, and operational activities to evaluate cost data accurately.
• Manage product costing, standard costing, bill of materials (BOM) costing, and detailed manufacturing cost analysis.
• Monitor inventory valuation, stock movements, track production variances, and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions to business processes to reduce expenses and maximize company profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Store, and Supply Chain teams to enhance overall financial performance.
• Ensure strict compliance with IFRS, local tax regulations, and internal financial controls while supporting internal and external audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Mandatory professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven finance experience specifically within a steel fabrication, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in manufacturing cost accounting, general ledger management, and variance analysis.
• Strong proficiency in utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Sage.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with exceptional analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within an established engineering company.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other attractive employee welfare benefits.

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