Job Vacancies at UAC

To support strategy financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data.

Job Description

• Prepare Board Packs for Spring Waters Nigeria Ltd and UAC Foods Ltd: Board packs, Audit & Risk pack, Governance and Remuneration pack
•  Preparation of Monthly consolidated Financial Statement for UFL and SWAN
• Preparation of monthly financial statement reports for UAC foods Limited and Spring Waters Nig. Limited 
•  Supervises end-of-month activities and processes.
• Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Supervise physical verification of the company’s Non-Current Assets, reconcile the books and update the records as appropriate.
• Monitors compliance with authority schedules, accounting controls, policies and procedures and report deviations.
•  Supervises prompt reconciliation of all relevant balance sheet accounts and follow up with unresolved issues.
• Participates in the internal and external audit and ensure implementation of recommendations arising thereon
•  Other stakeholders
•  Manage and develop reporting line professional competence 
• Carries out other tasks as may be assigned by the Finance Manager and Finance Director.

Job Requirements

•  Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a reputable manufacturing company as a Financial Accountant.
• Professional accreditation: ACA/CPA/ACCA/ACMA 
•  An analytical mind
•  Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
•  Commercial and business awareness
•  Good communication skills – both written and verbal
•  A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints.

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Job Objective:

• This position will be responsible for design and implementing finance policies, process, reporting and control of the Company.
• The Finance Manager will ensure the Company have the cash and liquidity to meet its obligations, will maintain relationship and compliance with statutory and regulatory bodies like tax etc.

Key Accountabilities

• Leading the design and implementation of the structure of financial resources and all financial operations of the company including but not limited to cash, capital, investments, tax, compliance and asset management. Will also receive and book rents on the Company’s investment properties.
• Monitors and receives dividends from subsidiary companies.
• Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
• Mentor and develop team, manage work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient high-performance team.
• Be in charge of the budgeting, budgetary control and forecasting process for the Company
• Overseeing the production of accurate monthly reports including reconciliations as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Managing and monitor all aspects of company accounts receivable and payable.
• Supervise and review the management of all activities related to financial accounting such as: invoicing; refunds; purchasing; payroll; collection of accounts receivable; management and payment of suppliers; management and payment of contracts; assistance in the ongoing monitoring and management of banking relationships, cash flow analysis and the management of short and long term investments; performing bank and other key reconciliations.
• Tax planning and compliance with all relevant tax legislations and procedures, resolution of all tax issues resulting from tax audits. Proactive analysis and management of the Company’s tax liabilities including all federal and state taxes.

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Requirements:

• First degree in Accounting and other related discipline is required.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA is required.
• CFA certification, MBA or MSc. in relevant disciplines will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of six years of professional experience within a finance function at managerial level from industry and or big 4 professional service firm.
• Strong technical IFRS accounting knowledge and good SAP/ERP knowledge.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship skills.
• Strong operational experience, with a sound grounding in the financial considerations for Holding entities.