Accountant

Emmittex Agro Industry Limited (Palm Kernel Oil Mills Division) produces clean, pure indigenous crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) for the Nigerian market. The company is seeking a competent, detail-oriented and commercially minded Accountant to oversee accounting operations at its palm kernel crushing and processing plant

Job Details

• Location: Awkuzu-Igbariam, Awka, Anambra State (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Resumption: Immediate resumption preferred
• Salary: NGN 300,000 monthly
• Application Deadline: 13th November, 2026

Job Summary

The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, monitor production costs, manage inventory accounting, reconcile supplier and customer accounts, track cash flow and prepare timely financial reports to support management decisions. The role requires a professional who can work independently, maintain strong internal controls and identify financial discrepancies

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts, including general ledgers, journals, cashbooks and subsidiary records
• Monitor and analyse palm kernel crushing and processing costs, including raw materials, labour, energy, maintenance and packaging
• Calculate production costs per tonne and highlight significant cost variations against budgets and benchmarks
• Maintain inventory records for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished products, spare parts and consumables, and reconcile physical stock counts
• Verify supplier invoices, purchase orders, delivery notes and weighing records before payment, and manage supplier balances
• Record and monitor sales of palm kernel oil, palm kernel cake and other outputs, and follow up on customer receivables
• Monitor daily cash balances, perform bank reconciliations and prepare cash flow forecasts and payment schedules
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheet schedules and cash flow reports
• Assist with annual and operational budgets and monitor actual expenditure against budget
• Maintain internal controls, support internal and external audits and escalate suspected fraud or stock discrepancies
• Support preparation of VAT, withholding tax, PAYE and other tax schedules and statutory obligations
• Maintain the fixed asset register, depreciation schedules and records of capital expenditure
• Work closely with management, procurement, production, warehouse, sales and administrative staff

Requirements

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Accountancy or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, processing, agricultural commodities or industrial production
• Professional accounting qualification or progress towards ICAN, ACCA or equivalent is an advantage
• Practical knowledge of bookkeeping, financial reporting, bank reconciliation, inventory accounting and cost accounting
• Understanding of manufacturing cost structures, raw material consumption, production yields and stock reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity, attention to detail and professional discretion
• Ability to work independently and meet reporting deadlines
• Willingness to work on-site in Igbariam, Awka, Anambra State

Benefits

• NGN 300,000 monthly
• Company-provided accommodation for the first 12 months of employment
• Opportunity to contribute directly to the financial control and performance of a manufacturing business

How to Apply

Apply below via the JobClave with your updated Resume/CV. Your CV should clearly state your relevant accounting experience, manufacturing exposure, accounting software proficiency and professional qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline: 13th November, 2026