Internal Control Officer at Dangote Group

Ref No: OPKELLA-ICO-00010
Location: Okpella, Edo
Category: Finance / Account

Job Summary

• Assist in maintaining financial controls with respect to assigned functional areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate accounting procedures including month-end procedures and timetables for the month-end and year-end closing for assigned functional area.
• Prepare month-end financial statements and analysis of expenditures for assigned functional area.
• Provide assistance in resolving queries and preparation of cost centre reports.
• Ensure that general ledger accounts are properly maintained, reconciled and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
• Identify control issues such as undefined balances, un-posted entries, balance sheet imbalances, etc. and raising queries for resolution of these issues.
• Monitor the status of budget spending/ activity and review financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with DCP Nigeria’s finance and accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Financial Control & Reporting

Requirements
Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
• Sound business acumen.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA will be an added advantage.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development Opportunities