Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Employer: Fas Agro Ind. Co. Ltd (FASAGRO)
Job description:
Purpose: Maintain accurate accounting records and manage the accounting and control function.
Basic Function & Scope of Job:
• Develop and maintain accurate accounting records – Expenditures, receipts, fixed assets, accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform revenue recognition and cost accounting.
• Close monthly books of accounts and prepare financial statements inline with IFRS while ensuring superior data quality and timely completion.
• Manage tax related issues, consult with tax consultants and submit required information to Tax authorities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations – Supplier, Customers, Bank, Sub-Ledgers, Inventory, etc.
• Monitor and control LCs and LGs.
• Oversee regular inventory cycle counts.
• Assist in documenting operational and accounting policies, procedures and processes.
• Perform meaning analysis (e.g. Ageing, Key Performance Indicators and Cash flow).
• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Work closely with IT Manager to ensure successful implementation of ERP.
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Principal Contacts: General Manager, Line Managers, External Auditors.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Technical:
• Sound knowledge of accounting concepts (including IFRS), finance processes & internal controls.
• Previous experience of working with ERP systems.
• Previous hands on experience on taxation.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office.
Analytical: Good creative thinking and problem solving skills.
Communication: Good oral and written English language skills (Basic knowledge of Arabic an advantage). Ability to interact with management.
Teamwork: Good team player and supportive of peers.
Team Development: Ability to supervise a team of accountants and clerical staff (2-5 staff).
Leadership: Good influencing skills.
Quality & Execution: Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Education: Minimum Bachelor Degrees in Commerce. Preferably professionally qualified – CA/CPA/ICMA or equivalent.
Years of Experience: 2-4 years post qualification experience. Preferably in the Manufacturing Industry.
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