Factory Accounts Assistant in Nigeria-Ogun State-Agbara at Unilever

Job Title: Factory Accounts Assistant
Unilever – Nigeria-Ogun State-Agbara

Job description
Minimum Criteria & Experience Required

· A minimum of an OND/HND Degree plus part professional accountant qualification – studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ICAN

· Min 2-3 years finance experience in an FMCG – preferably in a Factory Finance environment

· Solid experience of costing techniques

· Min 2-3 years experience in product costing and stock management

· Leadership skills – able to lead, motivate, inspire

· Previous experience in SAP (R3, MM, CO)

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Profile

· Self-starter and able to operate independently

· Confident and Assertive – able to find and ask for help, challenge business partners

· Self-motivated, optimistic and able to see opportunities during tough times

· Team player, ability to work well with factory team will be key

· Analytical

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities

· Responsible for monitoring & managing all factory cost elements (labor, repair & maintenance, production indirect, utilities, etc.)

· Business partnering with various stakeholders for effective & efficient monitoring & managing of costs

· Specifically partner Plant Manager & team to plan, review costs and look for cost savings opportunities for Savory plant

· Monthly ensure that accruals & provisions are properly raised and passed into the books including accounting treatment of all transactions using correct GL accounts, facilitate smooth running of cycles, getting involved in MEC

· Annually – prepare production budget and upload into SAP, directly involved in the calculation of conversion costs.

· Review cost centers & plan assessment cycles to reflect reality in the factory

· Interface between Product Cost & SC Accountants on costing

· Reviews review production plans and exercises a controlling role in material consumption variances.

· Month end reporting packs on actual and forecast

· Provide direct inputs for monthly S&OP and Quarterly PCE processes as they relate to Savory plant

How to Apply
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