Deputy Chief Accountant at JMG Limited

JMG Limited is a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, and industrial equipment. With over 20years of experience in Africa and strong partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands (Caterpillar Inc., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Legrand, Ge Lighting, Kaeser Compressors, Thyssenkrupp), JMG combines global technologies and regional expertise to fulfill the development needs of the African market.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Chief Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Ensure that report of the various units under its control are timely submitted on or before deadlines
• Review Senior Accountants reports and follow up to ensure timely closures of identify discrepancies
• Ensure accuracy of TB on related task before the locking dates
• Advises on locking of inventory and ledger on or before deadline dates on related task
• Submit report & schedules of Accounts under its supervision (costed shipments and shipment account heads, CTA analysis report for the month, fixed asset reconciliation with schedules of additions, disposals and write off, all costing and inventory received & costed during the month, prepayment & provision schedules.
• Submit monthly report of Foreign main cash, main cash, petty cash count report, advances, and IOU.
• Monthly report on shortage account with updated status of expected date of refund
• Ensure that transitory inventory Account heads (1103005,1103006,1103007) are nil for both JMG and Jamara before respective locking date for both entity)
• Ensure post cost grid for WIP and internal assets are closed monthly and reported with accurate balances.
• Supervises and ensure daily, quarterly, and yearly stock count reports and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensures that petty cash & imprest account are timely re-imburse--- aim is to ensure that operational activities are not affected by lack of funds
• Ensures that customer payments are timely receipted and accounted for within stipulated time- aim is to avoid delays in delivery and ensure customer satisfaction
• Monthly review and report on all imprest accounts disbursement- aim is to ensure that payments were duly approved with proper backups
• Attend to Auditors on inventory and costing and all related task under its supervision during audits
• Submit monthly report on transitory account
• Ensure proper coordination of branch activities—aim is to ensure that same process is followed and maintained by all branch account department.
• Ensure timely resolution of conflict and issues raised within its various unit
• Train and re-train staff under its supervision on chat of account, new changes, and processes relating to assign tasks

Requirements
Education:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or it's equivalent.
• Professional qualification - ACA, CMA, CPA, CIA or CFA will be added advantage.

Skills / Experience:

• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, provisioning, principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Efficient and effective time management
• Ability to meet deadline
• Supervisory skill
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data with strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
• Ability to direct, supervise and motivate a team
• Exceptional organizational and management skills
• Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels
• Strong ability to motivate the team and lead by example
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner.

Remuneration
N350,000 - N550,000 gross monthly.

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2022.