Job Description
Role Overview
• We are looking for a Chartered Accountant to manage and grow the finance function of our newly built feed mill.
• The successful candidate will report to the CEO and join the senior leadership team, guiding financial strategy operations and compliance to enable scale and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial planning. Ensure regulatory compliance under Nigerian tax laws, IFRS/IFRS-compliant reporting, statutory filings and internal policies.
• Manage cash flow, treasury activities, banking relations and liquidity planning. Drive cost control and profitability through robust cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis and operational partnerships with production.
• Oversee inventory management and valuation (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and ensure accurate costing (COGS, margins).
• Monitor accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and statutory deductions, ensure timely vendor payments and efficient cash cycle.
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls, risk management, and fraud prevention measures.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Lead financial systems implementation and optimization (ERP/SAP/Sage/Pastel or equivalent), ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare timely management reports board packs and ad-hoc financial analysis for strategic decision making.
• Support capital expenditure appraisal, project feasibility studies and ROI analysis for plant and equipment investments.
• Mentor, develop and supervise finance staff, cultivate a high performance finance culture.
Qualifications & Experience
• Must be a Chartered Accountant with active membership (ICAN, ACCA, CPA or equivalent recognized body).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or agribusiness finance, experience in a production processing environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, IFRS and statutory reporting requirements.
• Proven expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, cash flow management and financial controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage, Pastel or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with audit coordination and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Anambra State and relocate if not currently based nearby.
• Professional demeanor with high integrity and ethical standards.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and business partnering
• Financial analytics and data-driven decision making
• Robust internal controls and risk management
• Team leadership and staff development
• Stakeholder management (CEO, operations, vendors, auditors)
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Change management and process improvement mindset
Location & Working Arrangement:
• Location: On-site at the Big Gain Feeds Nigeria Ltd feed mill in Anambra State, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full time, permanent
• Relocation: Support for qualifying candidates; willingness to relocate to Anambra is preferred.