Financial Accountant at KPMG

Overview

• We currently seek for an exceptional Financial Controller with proven integrity.
• This role will work from the Ososa office in Ogun State and often times from the Lagos office.

Detailed Job Description

• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS, accounting policies, and applicable financial reporting standards and practices.
• Assist management in the implementation of new/ approved reporting or other financial operations standards.
• Manage the organisation’s general ledger and ensure all transactions are processed in line with acceptable accounting principles.
• Manage revenue and expenditure accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the monthly “financial close” activities.
• Oversee the performance of periodic ledger and bank reconciliations as required.
• Maintain relationships with banks and other relevant financial institutions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including consolidated financial statements and cash flow statements.
• Verify collated information to ensure financial reports are accurate and up-to-date.
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information for strategic decision making and external audit purposes.
• Participate in documenting accounting policies and carry out periodic updates as required.
• Maintain records of approved reporting policies and procedures, and provide clarifications as required.
• Provide financial information required for audit exercise, and support in other tasks as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics or any business related discipline
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of financial reporting and tax accounting concepts
• Good understanding of the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
• Advanced accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of accounting packages and systems, including ERP.
• Ability to gather, collate and analyse information/ data effectively and efficiently.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Attention to details.