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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a multinational company; a global merchandiser of commodities and processor of agricultural goods to recruit an Accountant for its Nigerian operations.
Job Title: Accountant
Job reference n°: NGA1245
Location: Lagos
Function: Accounting & finance
Job description
- The Accountant will be responsible for business plan, budgeting and forecasting processes. S/He will ensure efficient accounting and record keeping, analyze accounting records, financial statements and other financial documents to assess accuracy and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- He/she is to report to the Financial Controller
- The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in coordination of Yearly Budget and Reforecast processes, business plan. Input of data in Magnitude.
- Asist in the yearly audit
- Asist in enforcing and implementing internal, group procedures and policies.
- AX Roll-Out: Asisting in validating and mapping of local accounts with Group Chart of Accounts and in the definition of the analytical structure
- Daily entry and processing of journals.
- Monitor and reconcile cash movements on a daily and monthly basis.
- Collate information to file and make payments for mandatory payroll, taxes and social benefits. Ensure all documents are in order.
- Key user of “Microsoft AX Dynamics”
- Assist in month end closing process in accounting (Microsoft AX Dynamics); ensure accurate and timely information in the Balance sheet & P&L within the C-Package. G&A, Inventory, Commercial margin in the S-Package and adhere to strict reporting timelines.
- Any other requests made by superiors.
Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant experience in the FMCG/retail trading industry
- Chartered accountant or equivalent is required, Minimum HND is mandatory.
- Strong accounting experience in a multinational company applying IFRS
- Exposure to budgeting & cost control principles
- Minimum 3 years experience in the same capacity
- Knowledge of Microsoft AX is advantageous.
- Energetic and motivated person with hands on approach with good communication, analytic and problem solving skills.
- Strong sense of responsibility, trustworthy and flexible
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Ability to facilitate and co-ordinate multiple priorities, works well within a team and responds quickly to management requests.
- Ability to show clear accountability and ownership of issues within your scope of responsibilities
Remuneration
Attractive package
Application Closing Date
7th May, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online