Accountant at Golden Penny Foods (Agri Palm Limited) - Flour Mill | Handmework

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Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Benin, Edo

Purpose

To oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, inventory management, fixed asset accounting, cash flow management, and business support activities, while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and providing accurate financial information to support effective decision-making across Agri Palm Limited.

The Job

Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts to support business planning and performance management.
Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support management decision-making.
Perform regular account reconciliations, including general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations, and promptly resolve identified variances.
Maintain fixed asset registers and schedules, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.
Monitor and manage cash flow activities to support operational and strategic objectives.
Process payroll accurately and ensure timely payment of salaries and related obligations.
Process vendor payments and maintain strong controls over accounts payable activities.
Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
Professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is required.

Experience:

Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit, Financial Analysis, or a related finance role.
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, and fixed asset management is desirable.

The Person Must:

Possess strong financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis skills.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Have a strong understanding of inventory management and fixed asset accounting.
Have experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or similar platforms.

Application Closing Date
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Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts
Conduct financial analysis for management decision-making
Perform general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations and resolve variances
Maintain fixed asset registers and schedules

Requirements

EssentialNice to have below

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline
Professional certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeri
Minimum of five years' relevant experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, A
Strong financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis skills
Knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory complianc
Understanding of inventory management and fixed asset accounting
Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics 3

Key skills

Financial reportingBudgetingForecastingFinancial analysisAccount reconciliationInventory accountingFixed asset accountingCash flow managementPayroll processingAccounts payableAccounts receivableRegulatory compliance

Nice to have

Experience in budgeting and forecasting
Experience in inventory accounting
Experience in fixed asset management

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