Accountant Job in a Manufacturing and Sales of Beverages Company in Lagos

Lorache Limited – Our client, that is into manufacturing and sales of Beverages located at Ogba,Lagos, is seeking applications from seasoned applicants to fill the vacant position below:


 

Job Title: Account Officer/ Accountant
Location: Lagos
Organization: FMCG (Manufacturing)
Job Descriptions 

  • Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
  • Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyze inventory evaluation, inventory roll forward
  • Prepare collateral reporting
  • Maintain internal control documentation and test internal controls
  • Prepare detailed account analysis and reconcile sales, cost and inventory, liability accounts by customer type by division
  • Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
  • Work in special projects as required
  • Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others
  • Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to management
  • Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, import/export IT, receiving, shipping, and other.
  • Assist in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 implementation
  • Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories

Qualification and Experience 

  • At least a first degree in Accounting or Advanced level training in accounts .
  • At least five (5-10) years experience in accounting;
  • Experienced and demonstrated use of QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software;
  • Experience in preparing audit schedules for external auditors
  • Experience in accounting for non-profit institutions would be an asset.

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Ability to efficiently utilize accounting, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software programmes;
  • Report writing, Data Acquisition and Analysis skills;
  • Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
  • Ability to communicate and relate effectively with persons at all levels;
  • Ability to prepare and interpret financial documentation and reports;

  Note 

  • Candidates must clearly demonstrate in writing that they have met all of the above criteria.Failure to do so may result in your application not receiving further consideration.
  • Use job title and location in forwarding their applications (ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNT OFFICER LAGOS).
  • Candidates must reside in Lagos State and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • All applications must be sent on or before the closing date.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to: lorachejobs@gmail.com


Deadline: 11th March, 2017. 


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