Financial Accountant at Unilever Nigeria Plc

Unilever Nigeria Plc - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Job ID: R-71217
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Statutory Reporting:

• Preparing of the financial statements of the company (statement of comprehensive income, statement of financial position and statement of cash flow) in accordance with IFRS and Unilever standard chart of accounts (SCOA)
• Providing commentary on the results for the Financial Controller.
• Quarterly publication of the financial results in the appropriate media/channels
• Preparing quarterly presentation for statutory board meetings.
• Preparing of quarterly presentation for board audit committee meeting.
• Preparing of monthly working capital (WC) of the organisation in SAP.
• Calculating and interpretations of financial ratios.
• Preparing the annual booklet of the company.
• Monthly review of indirect and administrative cost postings made into the system.

Month-end coordination (MEC):

• Prepare and send the MEC checklist together with the Issue log ahead of the month end and coordinates the month end process of SAP.
• Carry out ledger reviews
• Follow up on all MEC issues and ensures all issues are resolved on time
• Provide consultancy to internal customers, regarding cost control, through regular meetings.
• Manage IP/Ariba/DCIW processes relating to Site Financial Accounts. Liaise with the outsourced account payable function to ensure correct accounting for payments to/from site.
• Check for deviation in the Payroll file – Ensure any amendments in headcount is correctly reflected by HR team.
• Maintain cost centre structures within SAP

Accounting and Reporting:

• Accurate and timely financial analysis reporting.
• Balance Sheet and P&L integrity, risk and control by providing reconciliations and commentaries to the Financial Controller
• Accrual sign offs
• 3rd party & OC R2R interface
• Global reporting
• Liaison with external auditors
• Responsible for the management of GL transactions/reporting for the Country

Experiences & Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent in Accounting, Economics or other numerical courses
• Should be a member of a professional body (Qualified Accountant) or part-qualified.
• Understanding of local regulations related to accounting and taxation
• Strong attention to detail
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Financial data gathering and analysis experience
• Experience identifying risks and opportunities

Skills:

• Internal controls and risk management
• Business understanding
• Organisational and prioritisation skills
• Good engagement, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
• Ability to work collaboratively with and influence key stakeholders

Key Interfaces:

• Financial Controller.
• All functions within UL.
• External Auditor.
• Statutory Bodies.
• Financial Institutions.

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2025.