Accountant & Export Manager at a Food and Snacks Manufacturing Company - Sunlight Resources Limited

Sunlight Resources Limited - Our client is a Food and Snacks manufacturing company situated at the Mushin axis of Nigeria. They have been in business for more than 16 years. A business venture between father and son, Fun Snax began way back in 2005 when the dynamic duo first launched their light and fluffy cheeseballs, in their hometown of Lagos, Nigeria.

It was thanks to the success of these cheesy snacks that the pair then went on to design and craft new products for the range. Spending hours obsessing over new and exciting flavours, Fun Snax soon saw the launch of the brand’s ever-popular potato chips and their tangy shrimp cracker.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant & Export Manager

Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Report To: Financial Controller
Seniority Level: Senior Role

Job Responsibilities

• Arranging the shipping documents to Bank for PAAR processing,
• Assist to obtain all required import permits and export licenses for all processes.
• Checking and supervising statutory/regulatory periodic payments, Monthly/Annually as the case may be.
• Coordinate with marketing and sourcing department to establish an efficient export classification and prepare tariff schedule.
• Coordination with the Clearing agent and Stores Dept. for the shipment.
• Export Documentation from Pro-forma Invoice, form M / NXP, BL, Customs document.
• Fixed Assets management- including calculation & raising JV for depreciation of fixed assets, treatment of disposal of fixed assets e.g Motor vehicles, monthly update of fixed assets register on excel to ensure it is the same thing with tally figures
• Follow up with supplier for original set, if it is BC, and the bank set of documents along with tracking number in both the cases and submit Bill of exchange to the bank after accepting.
• Following of Payment from customer & marketing team for the Repatriation of forex for the NXP Shipment done with the stipulated time.
• Follow-up for latest shipment date and scanned set of shipping documents and verify the same in all respects to ensure fit for clearing,
• Follow-up with the agent for ECD and submit the same to the bank after due verification,
• Follow-up with clearing agent for duty assessment and fast clearing
• Handling inter-branch transactions and preparation of monthly intercompany reconciliation report
• Import documentation: Checking and validating the PFI in line with PO and obtaining approvals for form M processing,
• Liaising with other departments e.g Stores, HR & Admin, Engineering on Finance & Accounts related matter to ensure the smooth running of the operation
• Maintain control and ensure regulations to all import and export processes and monitor work according to corporate and local policies and evaluate all-new custom requirements and supervise everyday operations according to standard procedures.
• Maintaining MIS at levels of operation
• Obtaining marine cover from the stipulated insurance agency,
• Online Container Booking from shipping Line.
• Performs other related assignments/duties as required and assigned by FC.
• Preparation and making available the relevant documents/reports required for Auditing & tax purposes
• Preparation of bid letters based on due dates of the bill.
• Preparation of LC application, if any, and correcting the draft in line with documentary and other requirements, to obtain the confirmation on LC terms from a supplier and arrange a final transmitted telex copy from bank to supplier,
• Preparation of Monthly Trade facility report
• Processing for of form M and send the approved from M to the supplier,
• Processing of Clearing Agent Bills sent to Finance Dept.
• Provide an efficient interface with freight forwarders and administer all freight logistics and provide an optimal level of customer services and resolve all shipment issues
• Raising of the suppliers' credit notes.
• Reconciling payables & receivables Ledgers
• Sending shipping documents to the customers on time.
• Submission of Documents to NEPC for Export Grant and follow-ups.
• Submission of NEPC documents year basis.
• Supervising and coordinating monthly stock-taking exercises for Raw materials, WIP, Finished goods and Engineering Spare parts.
• Supervising monthly Bank reconciliation.
• To coordinate Finance & Account daily activities- Daily Bank reconciliation on Tally, checking of bills payable and supervising suppliers payments, updating online transfer file, checking daily postings on Tally software.
• To meet the end line of shipment as per schedule.
• To submit the Documents to Bank against the Repatriation for the Respective NXP no.
• Tracking of shipment to the Place of Destination.
• Tracking the shipment arrival date and should keep all the necessary shipping documents including original sets for onward clearing,
• Performs other related assignments/duties as required and assigned by Head, Financial Control & Account.

Qualifications
Minimum Educational Standard:

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Business Administration & Economics

Experience:

• Minimum Working Experience: 5 Years and Above.

Job Requirements, Skills & Attitude:

• Manufacturing Experience will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of accounting.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good Knowledge of Tally ERP 9.0
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good team player.
• Attentive to detail
• Good computer skills.
• Time management skills.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills.
• Good communications skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Specification:

• Male Applicant preferred for Gender Balance.
• Must live within close proximity or be ready to relocate.
• Must be between the ages of 35 – 40 years.
• Must be Confidential.

Salary

• N150,000 - N250,000 monthly Gross Pay Depending on Experience.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2022.