Journal Processing Officer at Dangote

Job ID: Finance/ Account · JPO/004
Location: Nigeria

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Process payments, fund transfers and journal postings of internal and external vendor invoices
• Categorize payments and transactions into Capex and Opex and ensure accurate reporting in the financial systems, including correct treatment of VAT, WHT and other applicable taxes
• Support the improvement of departmental performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies in various transaction and payment process metrics
• Supporting the Reporting and Control functions with in-depth transactional analysis
• Prepare presentations to Functional Heads and Senior Management Team
• Supporting ad hoc projects impacting transaction and payment process enhancements
• Liaison with internal and external auditors and provide relevant information when required
• Timely preparation and ownership of reporting, consolidation and forecasting preparation processes

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor degree/ Higher educational diploma in Finance, Accounting or Business related courses
• Recognized accounting qualification will be advantageous (ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CIMA etc.)
• MBA will also be advantageous
• 3+ years’ experience in finance with a focus in transactional accounting, planning, analysis and management reporting for manufacturing organizations. Cement or FMCG Sectors will be an advantage
• 1+ years progressive supervisory/leadership experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement, influence and negotiation skills
• Strong project management skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision highly organized.
• Ability to think creatively, highly-driven and self-motivated
• Business acumen – shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps the knowledge up to date and uses cross-functional knowledge
• Experience with ERP systems is essential. Experience with SAP will be very advantageous

Benefits
Commensurate with experience