Accountant Job at a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company

A Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in Lagos State is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location: Lagos

Purpose of the Job

• To ensure all financial accounting is accurate and up to date, and reconciliations of the general ledger and sub ledgers are maintained.
• Supporting the company’s commercial team - in maximizing their strategic investment for growth through performance management, decision support, developing business models, strategy formulation and putting strategy into action.

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring accurate and proper financial accounting with proper checks, scrutiny and reconciliation of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, fixed asset register, balance sheet schedules and related reports using the current system
• Management and financial reporting for the business to ensure that information requirements are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Monthly P&L and balance sheet reports and forecasts
• Ensuring adequate controls are in place across the business
• Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, direct and indirect tax laws and filing requirements, including payroll
• Stores Administration- Ordering, Delivery & Inventory Management
• Billing, Revenue And Receivables Management
• Contributing to cost management and control
• All other duties as may be assigned by MD

Person Specification/Job Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting and Professional Accounting qualification
• Up to 10 years post qualifying experience, preferably with FMCG company
• Strong accounting fundamentals and good knowledge of tax issues
• Good analytical skills and commercial awareness

Desired Skills:

• Experience using accounting software and reporting systems
• Advanced excel skills

Desired Behaviors:

• Resilient and able to challenge
• Good communication skills
• Proactive
• High attention to detail

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacantpositions2018@gmail.com