Montaigne Place is a leading luxury retail company that offers an exquisite range of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, lifestyle products, and spa and wellness services. Established in 1995, Montaigne Place is a trading name of Montaigne AH Ltd. began its journey in the Nigerian beauty sector as exclusive agents and distributors of the prestigious Clarins brand.
Today, Montaigne Place operations extend across retail, wholesale, and spa & wellness, with its flagship retail division, Montaigne Place, boasting a network of Forty (40) outlets throughout Nigeria. These outlets are strategically located in Lagos, the country's commercial hub, as well as in Abuja, the capital city, and Port Harcourt, along with other prominent cities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Cost Accountant
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate costing for all SKUs and ensure proper inventory valuation across all outlets
Analyze product margins, promotional profitability, and pricing impacts; flag risks to management
Participate in monthly stock counts, investigate variances, and reconcile physical vs system inventory
Prepare cost of sales reports, provide input into annual budgets and forecasts with CFO/Finance Manager
Establish cost control systems and SOPs to reduce shrinkage, wastage, and pilferage at branch level
Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Merchandising teams to track landed costs, import duties, and supplier pricing
Monitor branch-level profitability, stock ageing, and slow-moving items
RequirementsB.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
ICAN/ACCA is a strong advantage
Minimum of 3 years experience in cost/management accounting, preferably in retail, FMCG, or luxury goods
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
Experience with multi-branch/location operations and ERP systems.
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Power BI is an added advantage
High integrity and accuracy
Understanding of physical inventory controls, shrinkage, and stock reconciliations.
Application Closing Date30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
