Production Accountant Job at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

Straight-Gate Publishers Limited is one of Nigeria's leading educational publisher. It was incorporated as a private liability company in 1997. Straight-Gate Publishers Limited has since been concerned with building a reputation for sound intellectual contents of all its titles. Straight-Gate Publishers Limitedis also engaged in the business of printing and publishing of religious and general titles. We serve as educational representative to foreign publishers located in different parts of the world. We have an effective coverage of all parts of the country through our dynamic representatives in cities and towns nationwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Production Accountant

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Production Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the financial and operational aspects of book production in our publishing company.
• This role combines accounting expertise with hands-on production management to ensure cost efficiency, quality control, and timely delivery of printed materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor production budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
• Maintain accurate cost estimates and prepare final cost reports for all book projects.
• Track, analyze, and report on production expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare annual production financial reports, including profit and loss analysis per title.
• Reconcile production-related accounts with the finance department.
• Provide cost breakdowns for each stage of printing (pre-press, press, and post-press).
• Supervise and coordinate with printing press operators, designers, bindery staff, and vendors.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of all titles.
• Ensure optimal use and maintenance of printing equipment and machines
• Ensure quality control at every stage of production to maintain publishing standards.
• Plan production workflow and allocate resources efficiently to avoid downtime.
• Support external and internal audits with accurate production-related financial records.
• Utilize accounting software for expense tracking, invoicing, and reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the printing process from manuscript handover to final product delivery.
• Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and company policies.

Job Specialization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, or CIPFA are an added advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years of cognate experience in publishing and printing production.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, printing machinery, and book publishing standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAGE)
• Strong budgeting, cost-control, and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple production projects simultaneously.

Salary
N150,000 - 200,000 monthly (Depending on Experience and Qualification).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and Resume to: Hr@straightgatepublishers.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.