- Job Title: Senior Accountant
- Location: Abuja
- Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
- Department: Finance & Admin
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About Herbal Goodness
Herbal Goodness is a premium manufacturer of unique superfoods and herbal formulations. We are dedicated to impacting lives by supporting natural health and holistic well-being through the power of Herbs and Superfoods while empowering women! Our core values of Quality, Sustainability, and Impact are the backbone of our business. We believe in business for social good, and we donate 10% of our profits to promote the education of female children through our partnership with WAAW Foundation.
We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products, made in the USA, with no artificial ingredients. We are a 100% Women and Minority-owned company since 2013, and our values are centered around quality, sustainability, and social impact. Our botanical and natural supplement product lines include teas, capsules, liquids, essential oils, smoothies, juices, etc.
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a clear pathway to Controller. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant seeking to advance their career while taking ownership of critical accounting operations in a multi-faceted business environment spanning manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily Accounting Operations: Manage day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing
- Period-End Close: Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statement preparation
- Budgetary Control: Enforce budgetary control and compliance across all departments
- Financial Controls: Implement and maintain robust financial controls to prevent errors, fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Audit Management: Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal audit processes to maintain transparency and accuracy
- Team Leadership: Supervise accounting staff and ensure proper training on accounting procedures and system updates
- Tax Compliance: Manage tax compliance, including sales tax for e-commerce operations and corporate tax obligations
- Policy Development: Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures aligned with GAAP and industry best practices
Requirements and Skills
- Professional Qualification: Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
- Industry Experience: Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail and/or E-commerce experience required
- ERP Expertise: Minimum 4 years of ERP experience
- Overall Experience: At least 5 years of overall experience with a strong background in financial reporting and audit/compliance
- Period-End Experience: Proven experience with period-end closing within the last 2-3 years
- Multi-Currency: Experience with multi-currency operations
- Technical Skills: Expertise in Microsoft Excel including advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling
- Accounting Standards: In-depth understanding of GAAP/IFRS
- Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in financial data analysis
- Must have excellent Internet connection, working laptop and ability to adjust work hours to Central Standard Time (Between 9 am – 5 pm Central Standard Time).
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Sign-on bonus
- Data Allowance
- Bonuses
