Associate Manager, Accounting at BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Manager, Accounting

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to day-to-day operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and taxes.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with the policies, accounting procedures and financial reporting standards (IFRS) of daily operations.
• Maintain calendar and tracker for all statutory obligations and ensure reporting deadlines are met and all local statutory filings are completed.
• Coordinate and meet the requirements of internal and external audits.
• Help Financial Manager with Bi-annual and year-end financial audit activities and the annual corporate financial controls audit
• Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements
• Ensure the delivery of financial statements to public institutions to ensure the facilities of lines of credit, as well as the facilities and benefits that entails.

Main Responsibilities / Tasks
Key Perfomance Indicators:

• Proactive employee management ensuring sufficiently motivated and engaged team
• Maintenance of the accounts receivable outstanding days within Group policy guidelines.
• Financial statements are signed no later than 3 months after completion of the external audit, tax returns filed timeously.
• Respect of MENAWACA and MEA HQ deadlines for the month end close process.
• Month-ends are completed by no later than 1 business day prior to when the P&L is due.
• Effective and efficient resolution of queries.
• Timely completion of external audit.

Main Dimensions:

• Objectives are joint with the wider team
• Internal support to various functions
• Responsibilities will be both regular and some will be more project-based or ad hoc.

Qualifications
Education and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ICAN/ACCA/CPA is required
• M.Sc / MBA is an added advantage

Experience:

• 7 plus years prior work-related experience within Finance Department in a profit-driven organization
• FMCG / Audit or similar industry experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent fundamental accounting skills
• Computer Literacy - Experience in Microsoft Suite (MS Word, Excel Advanced a must, Outlook and PowerPoint);
• Prior experience in ERP SAGE or comparable accounting experience is advantageous.
• Experience in JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial Management a plus.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and perform well in a team environment.
• Willingness to adapt to changing business requirements and learn new systems / methods as required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.