Cost Accountant

About the role

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join Goodnews Naija Podcast in Lagos. The role involves managing cost accounting records, analysing operating expenses, and supporting budgeting and financial reporting for our retail operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate cost accounting records and reports.
• Monitor and analyse operating expenses such as utilities, maintenance, security, cleaning and facility management.
• Track actual expenditure against approved budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare monthly cost and management reports for management review.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
• Monitor inventory, consumables and stock usage where applicable.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Facilities, Finance and other departments to monitor costs.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and financial plans.
• Conduct regular cost reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support month‑end and year‑end financial closing processes and audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in cost accounting, management accounting or financial accounting within retail, hospitality or property management.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• ERP software