Junior Accountant - Ota Factory at Value Edge Management Service Limited

About the Role

An established manufacturing company is seeking a Junior Accountant to support the Head of Accounts in managing day-to-day accounting operations for factory-related transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing accounts, preferably within the FMCG or food industry, with strong proficiency in Tally/ERP systems and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Accounts in maintenance of daily factory accounting transactions
• Record purchase, expense, and consumption entries in ERP/Tally systems
• Ensure accurate cost allocation to production and departments
• Process supplier bills after verification with GRN, PO, and QC reports
• Coordinate with purchase and store teams for invoice approvals
• Prepare payment requests and maintain vendor ledger reconciliation
• Support raw material (RM), packaging material (PM), and finished goods stock valuation at month-end
• Reconcile consumption with production and report material variances
• Assist in cost sheet preparation and cost control initiatives
• Manage petty cash transactions and prepare cash reimbursement statements
• Coordinate with Head Office (HO) finance for fund transfers and cash flow updates
• Maintain records for cheque payments, advances, and employee claims
• Support preparation of data for monthly and annual audits
• Maintain all supporting documents and vouchers in proper filing order
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly expense summaries for review
• Support Finance Manager in factory financial reporting and analysis
• Liaise with Purchase, Store, and Production departments for invoice validation and GRN matching
• Work closely with factory accounts team for reconciliations and financial closure
• Support implementation of ERP/accounting system upgrades

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in manufacturing accounts
• Knowledge of FMCG or food industry operations (preferred)
• Proficiency in Tally/ERP systems
• Strong Excel skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments
• Understanding of accounting principles and inventory management

Location

Ota Factory, Lagos, Nigeria