African Industries is a diverse West African Multinational with over 8,000 employees from more than 10 countries worldwide. The Group currently operates in eight different locations within Nigeria, and exports its products to other West African nations and is increasing investments in neighbouring countries. Its origins lie in trading soft and hard commoditi...
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A Chartered Accountant with at least 7-10 years of experience ( at least 3 years o heading Accounts team of reasonable size manufacturing Unit).
Manufacturing experience is compulsory. Steel manufacturing experience will be an added advantage
Maturity and leadership skills are prerequisite for the position
Should have hands on experience
Structured working style
Analytical mind
Experience in working on ERP Microsoft Navision would be an added advantage
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power point
Presentable and good communication skill
Job Description
Timely preparation of Monthly management accounts. We have audit committee and the management accounts are presented to the committee on quarterly basis (we are planning to switch to monthly presentation).
Timely preparation of monthly Budgets and variance analysis
Cost analysis and reconciliation of Cost accounts with Financial Accounts
Timely preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly MIS.
Co-ordination with Finance team in HO to ensure that proper financial resources are made available to the unit.
Commercial support to Unit CEO
Analysis of Financial Information and highlight the unusual variations/ trends
Co-ordinate with the Internal Auditors and ensure that the audit compliance reports are submitted in timely manner
Support Accounts Head in decision making
Keep a close eye on credit control function
Support the consultants and internal teams in system development and implementation
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