Factory Accountant at Nigachem Nigeria Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Supervised Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable department. Ensured and maintained ethical accounting practices.
• Developed timely monthly reports to control budget overruns.
• Managed Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Analyzed financial accounts to provide detailed reports to senior management.
• Maintaining all books of Accounts up to finalization under SAP ERP system.
• Reconciling Bank books every month.
• Preparation, verification, and submission of monthly, quarterly, and yearly tax returns.
• Preparation of monthly stock statements, as required against Cash-credit limit sanctioned by bank and handling other day to day banking matters.
• Computation of tax liability.
• Maintaining the accounts of Customers & Vendors of the company, including handling all queries from them and reconciling their accounts.
• Monitoring & releasing payment of all outstanding invoices after clearing the bills from respective departments and after making sure that goods are received in good condition and are as per requirement.
• Coordinating with Factories and Branches for Inter - branch accounts management.
• Maintaining Stocks by physical checking of stocks lying at factory every month and tallying them with the Accounts books and excise books.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, and relevant degree.
• Minimum of 6 years working experience.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 3 or more years of related experience.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
• Additional certification (ICAN) is a plus.

Skills:

• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Knowledge of accounting software (SAP).
• Manufacturing industry background preferred.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.