Job Title: Finance and Account Manager Industry: Food Manufacturing Salary: N800knet Location: Jakande Estate, Isolo Lagos State Work Mode: Onsite Job Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Overview FMR is recruiting a strategic and hands-on Finance & Accounts Manager for our client. We are seeking an experienced finance professional who can take full ownership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting business growth and expansion. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-growing environment, strengthening financial systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting licensing requirements, and providing financial insight that drives business decisions. Ultimately, you will build a strong financial foundation that enables sustainable growth while ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and sound financial management. Key Responsibilities • Oversee the company's day-to-day finance and accounting operations. • Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, financial statements, and cash flow reports. • Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. • Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements, including supporting licensing and business expansion activities. • Strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and reporting processes. • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital efficiently. • Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely regulatory reporting. • Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to support management decisions. • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while driving continuous process improvement. • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support the organization's long-term growth strategy. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. • ICAN (ACA) or ACCA certification is required. • Minimum of 7–10 years' progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. • Proven experience leading the finance function within a growing organization. • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, taxation, and regulatory compliance. • Demonstrated ability to establish financial controls, improve processes, and support business expansion initiatives. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems. • Strong leadership, commercial acumen, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills. • High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.