The Role
The Finance and Accounting Lead will ensure financial integrity, timely reporting, and operational cost management in the agriculture sector. Responsibilities include budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining audit-ready financial records.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is a key player in the agricultural production sector in Ogun State. They are seeking an
experienced financial accounting and control professional to join its food processing
business. The successful candidate must be a strong problem solver and a self-starter that
requires little guidance to thrive in a demanding corporate environment. The best candidate
must have meaningful prior professional experience and a track record of success in a
similar role at a reputable company.
ROLE MISSION
Own the financial integrity, visibility, and control systems of the business.
Ensure leadership
always has accurate, timely, and decision-grade financial data covering production cost,
cash flow, profitability, and operational performance.
This role is the financial control system of the company, not just bookkeeping.
CORE OUTCOME RESPONSIBILITY
- The Finance & Accounting Manager is accountable for ensuring:
- Real-time financial visibility of business performance
- Accurate cost per kg / unit economics for plantain flour production
- Reliable cash flow forecasting and working capital control
- Clean, audit-ready financial records at all times.
- Budget discipline across operations
- Regulatory and tax compliance without penalties or surprises.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Financial Control System & Reporting
- Maintain full accounting records using QuickBooks Online (non-negotiable)
- Ensure all transactions are correctly classified and reconciled
- Produce - Weekly management financial summaries, Monthly profit & loss statements, Quarterly financial performance reports
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly with zero backlog
2. Operating Model & Financial Planning
- Build and continuously update a multi-year operating model
- Link operational drivers (production, yield, cost, supply) to financial outcomes
- Support leadership with scenario modelling: best case / base case / stress case
- Translate operational plans into financial impact
3. Budgeting & Cost Control
- Develop weekly and monthly operating budgets aligned to production targets
- Monitor actual vs budget performance and highlight deviations early
- Identify cost leakage across: raw materials logistics, labor, utilities
- Recommend corrective actions, not just reporting gaps
4. Product Costing & Pricing Intelligence
- Calculate and maintain accurate cost per kg of plantain flour
- Support pricing decisions using real production cost data
- Ensure pricing strategies protect margin while remaining competitive
- Track profitability by product line, batch, or customer segment (where applicable)
5. Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Forecast cash flow weekly and monthly
- Monitor receivables, payables, and supplier payment timing
- Ensure business never enters avoidable liquidity stress
- Flag cash risks before they become operational crises
6. Tax, Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Manage timely tax filings (state and federal)
- Ensure pension and statutory deductions are accurate and paid on time
- Oversee payroll processing and compliance accuracy
- Maintain full regulatory compliance with financial authorities.
7. Internal Controls & Financial Discipline
- Design and enforce financial control processes across departments
- Prevent unauthorized spending or off-system transactions
- Ensure documentation integrity for all financial activities
- Support audit readiness at all times (internal and external)
8. External Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, Tax authorities, regulatory agencies
- Support financing discussions and documentation where required
9. Business Performance Intelligence
- Provide management with actionable financial insights: cost drivers, margin trends, inefficiencies, profitability shifts
- Move beyond reporting into decision support.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- 3–5 years in finance/accounting roles (manufacturing or FMCG strongly preferred)
- Strong experience using QuickBooks Online (mandatory)
- Proven ability to manage full set of books independently Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting cycles
- Strong Excel-based financial modelling skills.
- Functional Competence
Must demonstrate:
- Cost accounting or production costing experience.
- Monthly close process ownership
- Cash flow forecasting experience
- Tax and payroll compliance exposure
- Experience working with auditors or regulatory reporting
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is a strong advantage.
- Highly structured and detail-driven
- Strong ownership mindset (does not “wait for instructions”)
- Comfortable working in operational environments, not just corporate offices
- Strong analytical thinking under pressure
- High integrity and consistency with financial truth
- Able to challenge operational teams when numbers don’t align
Skills Required
- 3-5 years in finance/accounting roles
- Strong experience using QuickBooks Online
- Proven ability to manage full set of books independently
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting cycles
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is a strong advantage
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