About the job Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time | On-site
Reporting To: General Manager
About the Role
Our client is an established company operating in the food manufacturing industry in Liberia. They are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage its accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing costing, inventory accounting, and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting & Financial Reporting
Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entries.
Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and supporting reconciliations.
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management, petty cash, and payroll accounting.
Prepare management reports and cash-flow information to support business decisions.
Ensure timely and accurate financial closing and reporting.
2. Manufacturing Costing & Inventory Management
Monitor and reconcile raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
Maintain accurate production costing records, including material consumption and manufacturing costs.
Review inventory movements, stock valuations, production variances, and inventory adjustments.
Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting.
Handle import accounting, landed cost calculations, and customs-related financial documentation.
3. Taxation, Compliance & Audits
Ensure compliance with applicable tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and accounting standards.
Maintain accurate tax, customs, insurance, and statutory documentation.
Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and financial advisors.
Manage intercompany accounting transactions and reconciliations.
Maintain effective internal controls and audit-ready financial records.
4. ERP Implementation & Process Improvement
Support the implementation of a new ERP system, including financial data migration, reconciliation, and testing.
Ensure accounting information is accurately integrated with inventory and production records.
Identify accounting discrepancies and recommend improvements to financial processes and controls.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Recognized Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification is mandatory.
Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Previous experience in manufacturing, food production, FMCG, or factory accounting is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of financial statements, month-end closing, taxation, and reconciliations.
Practical experience in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and production costing.
Familiarity with import accounting, landed costs, and customs documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
Experience supporting ERP implementation is an advantage.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to independently manage accounting activities and meet reporting deadlines.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Ability to collaborate with finance, production, warehouse, and management teams.