Financial Accountant in an International FMCG Group

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, an International FMCG Group is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Category: Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities

Support the Financial Controller with a wide variety of functions which include transactional processing, financial analysis, annual budget development and monitoring, cost allocation, monthly forecasts, program and annual audit support and the implementation of financial and compliance controls.
Analyse and reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
Perform periodic reviews of accounting and financial controls and processes for the entire organization.
Manage annual year-end audit process.
Coordinate state and federal tax audit and compliance workstream.
Prepare monthly finance compliance report
Prepare Finance Decks and other strategic presentations.
Provide ad-hoc commercial analysis and presentation and other activities as directed by Chief Finance Officer, General Manager Finance and Financial Controller.
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and controls in accordance with sound accounting principles, applicable regulations and laws as well as best practices.
Perform monthly analysis of financial performance.
Coordinate monthly and year end close.
Process and post journal entries for routine transactions and ensure accuracy of the General Ledger.
Prepare supporting schedules for specific general ledger accounts.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related discipline.
MBA is an added advantage.
Specific experiences in audit, financial reporting, financial management, control and leadership.
Ability to work within a team, ability to manage people, distinctive competence in IFRS, corporate reporting, management accounting and financial management & control.
ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or any similarly recognized professional accounting qualifications is required.
Minimum of 8 years accounting experience in a similar role within an international group

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