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.