Chartered Accountant
Location: Anambra, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: CEO
Employment Type: Full time, Permanent
Relocation: Support to relocate to Anambra.
Work Mode: Onsite
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.
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits package, pension contributions and housing/relocation assistance where applicable
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Positive, inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for advancement
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.
How to Appy
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: chukwujekwunneka6@gmail.com and copy fairchild710@gmail.com and sunnyokeke16@gmail.com using the job title as the subject ofthe mail.
Required Documents
- Updated CV with detailed work history and achievements
- Copies of professional qualifications and membership (ICAN/ACCA/CPA)
- Cover letter outlining your fit for the role and relocation readiness.
- Names and contact details of 2 professional references
Note
- Big Gain Feeds is an equal opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees.