Join Cormart Nigeria Limited as a Finance Manager

Cormart Nigeria Limited, a distinguished leader in the supply of industrial chemicals and raw materials since 1980, is seeking a dedicated and skilled Finance Manager. We are proud to serve vital sectors such as construction, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, packaging, and cosmetics, distributing world-class brands and manufacturing our own premium products. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a well-established company with a strong commitment to quality and innovation.

As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in our operations, acting as both a factory cost controller and a fixed assets accountant. This position offers a dynamic blend of cost and asset accounting, control procedures, budget management, audit support, and finance leadership within our organization.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Cost Control

Meticulously track daily operational costs across slaughtering, processing, packaging, and distribution to accurately determine the production cost per unit of output and order.
Proactively identify and investigate any discrepancies between standard and actual costs, focusing on materials, labor, and utilities.
Collaborate closely with the Engineering Team for the monthly review of energy and maintenance expenses.
Partner with the Warehouse Team on inventory reconciliation, stock write-offs, and other essential reporting tasks.
Prepare comprehensive monthly cost reports, including gross margin analysis, SKU profitability, and landed cost calculations.
Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget for the business unit, ensuring alignment with production targets and sales forecasts.
Recommend strategic improvements for efficiency in energy usage, labor allocation, and supply chain management.

Fixed Asset Accounting

Efficiently manage the sub-fixed asset register for the slaughterhouse.
Collaborate with the Production and Engineering Teams to assess CAPEX requirements, process, and secure approvals for capital expenditures.
Oversee the entire process of asset capitalization, depreciation, and write-off/disposal/retirement, ensuring strict adherence to all necessary control procedures and approvals.
Coordinate external and internal auditors or valuers during asset verification and/or valuation exercises.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing overheads, Bill of Materials (BOM), and product costing methodologies.
Possess the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights.
Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, is highly desirable.
Proficiency in Advanced Microsoft Excel is essential.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field is required. Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA are considered a significant advantage.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) company, is expected.

If you are a driven finance professional with a passion for cost management and asset accounting in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. Join Cormart Nigeria Limited and be part of a company that values expertise and drives success.

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified? Go to Cormart Nigeria Limited on tgi.seamlesshiring.com to apply