Senior Accountant (SAP) Port Harcourt

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, an FMCG Company, is  recruiting to fill the position below:  Job Title: Senior  Accountant (SAP) Recruiterdashboard access

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: FMCG Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Port Harcourt. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting management with timely financial insights. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience using SAP, be a Chartered Accountant, and have at least 5 years of relevant accounting experience within the FMCG industry.

Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, journals, accruals, and provisions. Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, and working capital. Perform bank, vendor, customer, and intercompany reconciliations. Ensure proper recording and classification of financial transactions in SAP. Review financial data and investigate variances between actual and budgeted results. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Monitor inventory accounting, stock valuation, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing-related accounting transactions. Ensure proper accounting for purchases, sales, expenses, fixed assets, and other business transactions. Support month-end and year-end closing processes. Ensure compliance with relevant tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Assist with internal and external audits and provide required schedules and supporting documentation. Strengthen financial controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes. Monitor and report key financial performance indicators to management. Work closely with procurement, sales, supply chain, warehouse, operations, and other departments to resolve financial and reconciliation issues. Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of financial records. Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Perform other accounting and financial duties assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification). Minimum of 5 years' relevant accounting experience, with significant experience in the FMCG industry. Must have hands-on experience using SAP for accounting and financial transactions. Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles. Good understanding of inventory, cost accounting, reconciliations, and financial controls. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Experience working with auditors and statutory / regulatory requirements.

Minimum 5 years' professional accounting experience. Proven experience working in an FMCG company. Chartered Accountant – ACA, ACCA, or equivalent. Strong practical knowledge and hands-on SAP experience. Willingness and ability to work onsite in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Experience in an FMCG environment involving manufacturing, distribution, inventory management, supply chain finance, product costing, and high-volume transactions will be highly advantageous.

Open / Negotiable. Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.