Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant (Bookkeeper)

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria     Industry: Manufacturing (Paints & Coatings)

We are hiring an experienced Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper to manage the complete day-to-day financial operations of a fast-growing manufacturing company specializing in paints and industrial coatings.

Key Responsibilities

• Record all daily transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) in accounting software and maintain General Ledger & subsidiary ledgers.
• Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable including supplier payments and credit control.
• Track raw materials (pigments, resins, solvents), WIP, and finished goods inventory; perform regular stock counts and variance analysis.
• Accurately capture production costs (direct materials, labor, overheads) for proper product costing.
• Handle petty cash, expense claims, daily/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process payroll and statutory deductions (PAYE, Pension, etc.)
• Prepare and file monthly VAT returns and support CIT filings with FIRS compliance.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports: cash flow, debtor/creditor aging, P&L, Balance Sheet, budget vs actual.
• Organize all financial documents for internal and external audits.

Requirements

• HND/B.Sc in Accounting.
• 2-3+ years bookkeeping experience, preferably manufacturing and inventory-intensive environment.
• Professional certification (ICAN ATS, ACA in view, ACCA foundation) is a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks or similar ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid knowledge of Nigerian tax laws (VAT, PAYE, CIT) and accounting standards.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, Saturday 9 AM–2 PM.
• Workplace: Office at manufacturing facility.

If you thrive in a manufacturing environment and have strong bookkeeping and inventory costing skills, we'd love to hear from you Apply with your CV.