Financial Accountant at a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Company - Michael Stevens Consulting

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our client in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Nigeria

The Ideal Candidate

• The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the company has adequate financial resources to operate effectively by monitoring all working capital elements.

Job Description

• Liase with the financial controller to prepare accounts for annual reporting and also review financial data/prepare monthly management account reports.
• Oversee activities of Payable and Treasury Units and conduct reviews/evaluations for cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure all control accounts are reconciled timely and all daily financial transactions are verified.
• Ensure adequate controls are put in place to safeguard company operating assets.
• To maintain cordial relationship with banks in sorting issues relating to bank reconciliation, transitory accounts, interest rate and other banking matters.
• Review the bank reconciliation statements of all banks in use to ensure that transactions are properly recorded and captured.
• Ensure that cheque books, registers, receipt booklets and other confidential/security document are in safe custody.
• Management of Inter-companies and payables accounts.

Qualifications
Education:

• First Degree in Accounting.
• ACCA/ICAN Certification is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in any FMCG.

The Person Must:

• Be able to deliver within stipulated timelines.
• Be analytical and data driven.
• Be proficient in Microsoft office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.