Job Vacancy Lagos, Nigeria Position MANUFACTURING ACCOUTANT at Wells Accounting and Tax Services

Wells Accounting and Tax Services is currently seeking applicants for the position of MANUFACTURING ACCOUTANT in Lagos. This role is Full-time.

We are specifically seeking individuals with strong skills and at least beginners/seniors experience. Besides technical expertise, we highly value integrity, discipline, and a strong sense of responsibility in our staff.

Wells Accounting and Tax Services, operating in the (according to the company) industry, invites interested candidates to apply for this position and join our team.

Job Information

Company:	Wells Accounting and Tax Services
Position:	MANUFACTURING ACCOUTANT
City:	Lagos, Lagos
Province:	Lagos
Education:	Confidential
Salary:	NGN 250.000 - NGN 350.000 per Month
Job Type:	Full-time

Job Description

ROLE: MANUFACTURING ACCOUNTANT

Job Description

Position Title: Manufacturing Accountant

Department: Finance & Accounts

Reports To: Head of Accounts

Location: OPIC Industrial Estate, Ogun State

Primary Purpose

Oversee financial aspects of lead-acid battery recycling operations: production costing,

inventory valuation, asset tracking, and warehouse controls. Ensure accurate cost accounting

and process compliance through Odoo ERP.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Cost Accounting (40%)

• Calculate COGS for lead ingot production (scrap procurement, consumables, direct

labor, processing costs)

• Track and reconcile production yields (input batteries vs. output lead ingots, recovery

rates)

• Monitor cost per ton processed, margin analysis, and variances between standard and

actual costs

• Maintain accurate WIP valuations for material at various processing stages

• Prepare cost analysis for export shipments (freight forwarding, NESS fees)

Inventory Management (30%)

• Oversee daily Odoo transactions for raw materials (scrap batteries), consumables

(soda ash, caustic soda, charcoal, sulphur), finished goods (lead ingots), by-products

(crushed plastic)

• Conduct monthly physical counts and reconcile with system records

• Manage vendor deposits and advance payments for battery procurement

• Reconcile weighbridge records with inventory postings

Asset Management (20%)

• Maintain fixed asset register (plant & machinery, vehicles, equipment, furniture)

• Calculate and post monthly depreciation

• Track capital expenditure approvals, asset additions, and maintenance costs

• Ensure proper capitalization vs. expense treatment

Process Controls (10%)

• Implement critical control points for material movements—all transactions must flow

through Odoo

• Monitor warehouse staff compliance with posting procedures

• Track material losses, wastage, and variances

Required Qualifications – MANDATORY EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Minimum 3-5 years production accounting in LEAD or ALUMINUM RECYCLING

operations

o Must understand smelting/refining processes

o Experience with yield calculations and recovery rate analysis

o Knowledge of scrap metal procurement and quality variations

o Familiarity with by-product accounting (slag, plastic separation)

• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA) Part-Qualified minimum

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)

• ERP experience required (Odoo highly preferred)

• Understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation methods (FIFO/Weighted

Average)

Key Competencies

• Process discipline—ability to enforce procedures, not just suggest

• Comfort working in industrial factory environment (heat, noise, PPE requirements)

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication with technical and non-technical staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₦250,00.00 – ₦350,00.00 per month

Benefit

• Access to the latest technology
• Recognition and performance awards
• Professional training
• Collaborative work environment
• Professional networking opportunities
• Skill development
• Work-life balance
• Valuable work experience
• Opportunities for promotion
• Opportunities to contribute to business growth

Requirements

• Physically and Mentally Healthy
• Minimum Education of High School Diploma
• Able to Work in a Team
• Able to Work Under Pressure
• No Criminal Record
• Good Communication Skills
• Experience in the Related Field (Preferred)
• Minimum Age of 18 Years
• Willing to Be Placed in the Designated Work Location

Company Address

Province	Lagos
City	Lagos
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