Accountant

Responsibilities: Bio-Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Inventory Control:   Establish and maintain cost accounting frameworks across bio-refining operations, tracking cost-per-ton metrics for waste processing and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) for BSF meal, oil, and frass fertilizer product lines. Conduct regular valuation, reconciliation, and audit of raw materials (organic waste feedstocks), work-in-progress (BSF larvae biomass/colonies), and finished goods inventory. Track facility utility consumption, automation equipment depreciation, energy usage, and logistics expenditures to monitor unit economics and operational gross margins.

SaaS Revenue Accounting & Billing Management:  Oversee billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition in compliance with IFRS 15 for B2B SaaS platform subscriptions and real-time ESG data services. Track key recurring revenue metrics, including Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), invoicing schedules, and deferred revenue accounts. Manage Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) workflows across commercial off-take partners, waste feedstock suppliers, technology vendors, and utility providers.

Financial Reporting & General Ledger Oversight:  Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement) in full compliance with IFRS and local reporting standards. Perform end-of-month bank reconciliations, inventory adjustments, ledger postings, and inter-company transactions. Conduct variance analyses (budget vs. actuals) across capital expenditure (CapEx) for plant machinery and operating expenditure (OpEx) for tech infrastructure and supply chain operations.

Statutory Tax Compliance & ESG Finance:  Ensure strict adherence to Nigerian tax regulations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) and industrial levies through accurate, timely filings with the FIRS and LIRS. Coordinate annual external audits, statutory tax reviews, and regulatory financial examinations. Account for climate finance, carbon credit revenue, and donor grants, ensuring compliance with restricted/unrestricted fund accounting standards.

Treasury, Payroll & Cash Flow Operations:  Oversee monthly payroll processing, pension remittances, NHF, and other statutory deductions for corporate and facility personnel. Monitor daily treasury positions, manage working capital, and optimize multi-currency (NGN/FX) operational cash flows.

Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline. ACA (ICAN) or ACCA qualification is required (or in advanced stages of completion). 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally blending cost accounting in manufacturing/agribusiness with recurring revenue accounting in SaaS or B2B tech platforms. In-depth knowledge of IFRS, cost accounting, inventory valuation methodologies, and IFRS 15 SaaS revenue recognition. Advanced command of enterprise ERPs and cloud accounting tools (e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or SAP) alongside advanced MS Excel skills. Practical expertise in Nigerian tax laws, FIRS portal administration, statutory reporting, and tax filing procedures.

Core Attributes & Fit:  High level of integrity, professional ethics, and rigorous attention to detail. Strong analytical capabilities to bridge complex manufacturing costs and SaaS revenue data into executive insights. Ability to adapt and perform effectively in a fast-paced, technology-driven climate-tech startup environment.