Accountant at Nutri K Limited

Nutri K Limited is a subsidiary of Nutriset Group which was established to provide technical support in the specialized manufacturing, commercialization and distribution process of ready to-use food for the treatment and prevention of malnutrition in Nigeria.

With a population of nearly 180 million people, Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa. However, every year, over 500.000 children under the age of five years old die from malnutrition. About 1.7million of Nigerian children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, and close to a third of the 10 million under 5 age children suffer from chronic malnutrition; NUTRIK LTD is dedicated to the fight against malnutrition in Nigeria. The company specialized in manufacturing nutritional food used for the care of children affected by malnutrition. NUTRIK supplies humanitarian and health programmes with high quality ready-to-use-therapeutic and supplementary food (RUTF, RUSF), as well as lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Kano

Job Description

Managing financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
This role requires strong organizational skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

Prepare, analyze, and maintain financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Manage and oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of sales, costs, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as well as internal policies.
Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports for management and stakeholders.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations.
Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
Collaborate with the operations team to oversee inventory management and ensure that stock valuations are accurate.
Support the budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate financial data and analysis.
Assist with the preparation and submission of tax filings, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain and update financial records and databases.
Process accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment tracking.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Any other task assigned by line manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
4 years of Accounting experience (preferably in manufacturing).
English is essential.
MS Word, MS Excel & Outlook
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
CPA designation or working towards one is a plus.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and accounting standards.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.