Accountant at Jotna Group

Jotna Group is a leading beverage manufacturing and related packaging company which comprises of 3 operating companies, The La Casera Company Plc. (A Leading Beverage Manufacturing Company in Nigeria),Prima Corporation Limited (Largest manufacturers of Preforms & Closures in West Africa), Engee PET Manufacturing Nigeria Limited (Manufacturers of food-grade PET Resins with a world-class plant, located in Igbesa, Ogun State, Nigeria).

These subsidiaries are significant players and leaders in their respective sectors. Jotna Nigeria Limited is a shared service organisation that provides strategic inputs and services to the 3 operating companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 6 Months Renewable Contract
Reports to: Financial Controller

Job Summary

• The Accountant role will be responsible for ensuring the financial transactions are accurately recorded and management information is available within established timeframes. The accountant shall be responsible for managing payables, receivables, fixed assets register, and various statutory compliances.
• The role will also be part of planning the preparation of the budget and latest estimates in order to meet deadlines. The role will also provide financial support and analysis on key business initiatives and execute agreed strategies to deliver all P&L commitments.

Responsibilities

• Plans and manages the activities of the Accounts and Cashiers Departments so that all financial transactions are promptly and accurately done and recorded.
• Provides management with timely, relevant financial information so that they can better understand the business and cost/revenue profile.
• Ensures timely delivery of accurate financial reports, monthly and annual accounts to the management team, the parent company and external regulatory authorities.
• Prepares the annual budget, latest estimates, capex justifications and standard costings in accordance with approved guidelines.
• Monitor and control the Company’s cashflow and foreign exchange functions in line with established policies and guidelines.
• Investigates and recommends improvements to the current financial system, work standards and procedures to contribute towards improving profitability through cost control, improved internal controls and greater work efficiency.
• Co-ordinates with external auditors and tax agents so that the Company’s submissions are handled smoothly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related course.
• Should have about 1 to 3 years experience.
• Must know how to use Tally MS Office tools.
• Ready to resume immediately.

Application Closing Date
2nd February, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Accountant" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Please do note that the successful candidate must be ready to resume by the first week of February 2022.