Financial Accountant & Tax Manager, Financial Associate at UAC Foods Limited

UAC Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer and Marketer of tasty, nourishing convenience foods. The business is a joint venture between UACN Plc of Nigeria with 51% equity stake and Tiger Brands of South Africa with 49%. We are a quality conscious company and always aim to add value to our consumers with our rich basket of Snacks, Beverage and Dairies products. Our foremost act of social responsibility is the nutritious, hygienic and safe products that we consistently give to Nigerians.

Staffed with the right people in key Technical, Production and Customer Service Units coupled with our rich culture of innovation spanning many years, we have remained a dominant player in the food industry. Our company pioneered the Sausage Roll market in 1952 and for over 50 years, Gala has kept Nigerians going in their journey to success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant & Tax Manager, Financial Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To support strategy financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data.
• Prepare Board Packs for Spring Waters Nigeria Ltd and UAC Foods Ltd: Board packs, Audit & Risk pack, Governance and Remuneration pack
• Preparation of Monthly consolidated Financial Statement for UFL and SWAN
• Preparation of monthly financial statement reports for UAC foods Limited and Spring Waters Nig. Limited 
• Supervises end-of-month activities and processes.
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Supervise physical verification of the company’s Non-Current Assets, reconcile the books and update the records as appropriate.
• Monitors compliance with authority schedules, accounting controls, policies and procedures and report deviations.
• Supervises prompt reconciliation of all relevant balance sheet accounts and follow up with unresolved issues.
• Participates in the internal and external audit and ensure implementation of recommendations arising thereon
• Other stakeholders
• Manage and develop reporting line professional competence 
• Carries out other tasks as may be assigned by the Finance Manager and Finance Director.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience working in a reputable manufacturing company as a Financial Accountant.
• Professional accreditation: ACA / CPA / ACCA / ACMA 
• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Commercial and business awareness
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.