Senior Accountant at Tetra Pak

Job Description

• Tetra Pak West Africa has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant who will provide accurate information for financial reporting and have specialized knowledge of all processes and procedures. 
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices. 
• May act as a lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members. 
• The successful candidate will be based in Lagos, Nigeria and will report to the Accounting Manager EA & WE.

What Will You Do

• Ensure compliance with internal, external reporting standards, and internal control rules
• Preparation of annual financial statements for statutory audit.
• Manage statutory audit management process
• Drive Tax compliance process through on time accurate tax filing of returns & payment of dues taxes & statutory deductions.
• Manage employees travel expense claims
• Adherence to month end book closing procedures/reporting & deadline
• Tax audit management & follow up to ensure closure with revenue authority
• Transfer pricing compliance & documentation
• Participating in cross functional projects & drive continuous improvements projects for accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes in consideration of local/statutory requirements
• Monitor and Control Tetra Pak West Africa Trail Balance
• Drive Financial Reporting Manual (FRM)/ IFRS compliance
• Responsible for monthly Internal reporting and controls
• Prepare and book quarterly companies income and deferred tax provisions
• Stay informed of business regulations & local laws & ensure operations within the same.

Who You Are

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or related discipline.
• 5 years solid experience in direct & indirect taxes.
• Chartered member of Institute of Charted Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) / ACCA or in view.
• Experience in use of MIS and Financial Reporting Systems. 
• Knowledge of SAP is a must.
• Experience in Tax & Accounting function.
• Having worked in the big 4 audit firms or in a multinational will be an added advantage
• Practical Knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAP.
• Good knowledge of statutory regulations and tax laws, rules & regulations.
• Fluent in English
• Good interpersonal skills & excellent team player
• Ability to work across boundaries
• Self-driven to deliver results independently 
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detailed & result oriented

We Offer You

• Variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• Culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our engineering experts drive visible results
• Equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.