Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager at PZ Cussons

Responsibilities included

• Annual/Statutory account preparation -
• Preparation of monthly financial accounts for local & UK Group office -
• Reconciliation of GL Balance sheet accounts
• Engagement with external auditors with respect to annual audits
• Monitoring & reviewing ledgers (GL) for accuracy
• Monthly preparation & entry into SAP of Provisions, accruals, corrections & Reclassifications Journals (All entities)
• Reconciliation of local intercompany accounts in Nigeria
• Annual budget & Forecast submission support

Knowledge / Skills/ Qualifications/ Technical/ Professional experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or any other related field
• 2-3 years experience, Financial reporting, Analysis
• Membership of any of the following accounting bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW with emphasis on those who have completed their exams or at advance stages.
• Good knowledge of IFRS
• Ability to analyse and solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and time management skills
• Trustworthy individual with strong ethics and integrity
• Outstanding attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work in a team successfully
• Robust MS Excel skills.
• Strong behavioural and interpersonal skills