Accountant at HRLeverage Africa

Our client in the FMCG sector

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• The accountant will handle all accounting processes to determine effects on cost.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Assist in month-end closing, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
• Prepare collateral reporting
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
• Prepare account analysis and reconcile sales, cost, inventory, liability accounts.
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
• Work in special projects as required
• Support internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 or more years of related experience
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
• Applicable experience or successful track record with 5 to 7 years’ experience.

Skills and Competency Applicable:

• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Must be able to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Achieving Personal Work Goals

Salary
N70,000 depending on the experience.