Plant Accountant at a Manufacturing Company - Value Edge Management Service Limited

Value Edge Management Service Limited - Our client, a Manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Accountant

Location: Ota, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Complete accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including the preparation of estimates and accruals.
• Identify and report accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures including PCA’s SOX 404 Key Controls.
• Engage in general accounting activities including the accurate and complete preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit-loss statements, and capital expenditure reports.
• Prepare periodic reports that compare forecast costs to actual costs.
• Follow up on customer accounts including customer credit issuances and collection activity.
• Ensure accurate processing of hourly payroll and related payroll/employee functions. Confirm all payroll transactions comply with company policies, as well as all state and federal requirements.
• Prepare accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

Basic Requirements

• Education equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office preferably with exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial systems for invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger required.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, and internal control.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous work experience in a business office/accounting department with exposure to the general ledger, payroll, and/or invoicing, credit/collections, and accounts payable functions is preferred.
• Previous experience in the manufacturing sector, containerboard, and corrugated packaging industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle detail-oriented tasks and review multiple documents and reports.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships with individuals of various experience and corporate positions.
• Strong listening, evaluating, and organizational skills.
• Previous experience working in a team environment preferred, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing among co-workers.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2023.