Factory Accounts Assistant at Unilever Nigeria

Posted on Mon 01st Jun, 2015 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Unilever Nigeria Plc - Our brands are trusted everywhere and, by listening to the people who buy them, we've grown into one of the world's most successful consumer goods companies.

Unilever Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Factory Accounts Assistant

Job Number: 15000AEM
Location: Ogun State
Schedule: Full-time

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for monitoring & managing all factory cost elements (labor, repair & maintenance, production indirect, utilities, etc.)
  • Business partnering with various stakeholders for effective & efficient monitoring & managing of costs
  • Specifically partner Plant Manager & team to plan, review costs and look for cost savings opportunities for Savory plant
  • Monthly ensure that accruals & provisions are properly raised and passed into the books including accounting treatment of all transactions using correct GL accounts, facilitate smooth running of cycles, getting involved in MEC
  • Annually - prepare production budget and upload into SAP, directly involved in the calculation of conversion costs.
  • Review cost centers & plan assessment cycles to reflect reality in the factory
  • Interface between Product Cost & SC Accountants on costing
  • Reviews review production plans and exercises a controlling role in material consumption variances.
  • Month end reporting packs on actual and forecast
  • Provide direct inputs for monthly S&OP and Quarterly PCE processes as they relate to Savory plant.
Minimum Criteria & Experience Required
  • A minimum of an OND/HND Degree plus part professional accountant qualification - studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ICAN
  • Min 2-3 years finance experience in an FMCG - preferably in a Factory Finance environment
  • Solid experience of costing techniques
  • Min 2-3 years experience in product costing and stock management
  • Leadership skills - able to lead, motivate, inspire
  • Previous experience in SAP (R3, MM, CO)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Profile
  • Self-starter and able to operate independently
  • Confident and Assertive - able to find and ask for help, challenge business partners
  • Self-motivated, optimistic and able to see opportunities during tough times
  • Team player, ability to work well with factory team will be key
  • Analytical
Application Closing Date
4th June, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online