Marcforte Business Consulting Limited is a wholly Nigerian organisation. We operate as an organisational development consultancy providing bespoke interventions aimed at improving staff engagement and performance.
Marcforte Business Consulting Limited - Our client, is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Cost & Management Accountant
Location: Nigeria
Managerial Level: Top
Job Description
To determine profitability of all existing and proposed revenue generating assets at all points in time and track costs of various process and departmental activities thereby informing financial decision making. He/She will oversee the application of cost accounting policies and procedures analyse variances and capitalization of variances to ensure complete application across the business.
Knowledge & Experience
- A university degree and or MSC in Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Relevant professional certification i.e.: ICAN, ACCA, ACA
- At least 3 years’ experience at executive level plus minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Finance manager.
- At least 5 years’ experience in managing a reputable financial function, and conversant with IFRS reporting system and standards.
- Previous experience in Advertising field would be advantageous
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to embrace new initiative in a practical way to manage change effectively
- ICT management savvy
Key Result Areas
- Eliminate non- profit centres: cost reduction on non- profitable business expenses to the barest minimum
- Existence of updated and comprehensive range of financial diagnostic tools.
- Assist in building and ensuring international operational accounting standards for the department
- Quantify and provide commentary on purchase price variance, scrap, rework, and overhead spending
- Proactive analysis of variances and reporting, communication of issues and opportunities to management
- Optimization of financial resources by aggressively reducing costs (i.e. opex and capex) and achieving optimal benefits and improved profitability.
- Provide cost accounting support and advise on business development, strategic planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory interactions.
Application Closing Date
10th March, 2015
Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their CVs/resumes and Cover letters to:
[email protected]
The subject of your mail should read
'Cost & Management Accountant' and please note that cover letters should include a summary of work-related experiences.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.