Senior Accounting Expert at Tetra Pak

Candidate will, provide accurate information for financial reporting and have specialized knowledge of all processes and procedures. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices. May act as a lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members.

The successful candidate will report to the Accounting & Tax Manager EA and WA.

What you will do

  • Prepare annual financial statements, lead, and manage statutory audit process.
  • Coordinate monthly and quarterly booking closing financial reporting activities including Trial balance comparative analysis, making necessary adjustment entries on SAP such as provisions, accruals & recurring entries in adherence to reporting guidelines & deadlines.
  • Fixed Assets Management including asset count & verification & following through on discrepancies, if any.
  • Coordinate monthly balance sheet pack reconciliation and review meetings with all the Finance stakeholders. Drive resolution of variance with stakeholders.
  • Coordinate payments of foreign based vendors in compliance with Central bank of Nigeria regulations and monitor vendors payment process.
  • Drive Financial Reporting Manual (FRM)/ IFRS compliance, General ledger management, process improvements and functional KPIs.
  • Monthly monitoring of Internal controls & follow ups to ensure proper approvals & timely archiving of support documents.
  • Hyperawareness of business regulations & local laws & ensure operations within the same.
  • Participate in cross functional projects & drive continuous improvements projects for accounting.
  • Drive stakeholder management meetings and follow through on agreed actions.
  • Assist in ad-hoc projects or any other duties as required from Accounting Manager and/or Finance Director, as necessary.

We believe you have

  • Chartered member of Institute of Charted Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)/ACCA or in view
  • Min. 5 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience
  • Experience working with SAP (A must have non-negotiable)
  • Minimum 1st University degree (Bachelor) or equivalent in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
  • Having worked in a multinational will be an added advantage
  • Experience in use of MIS and financial Reporting Systems is an added advantage.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Good interpersonal skills & excellent team player.
  • Ability to work across boundaries.
  • Self-driven to deliver results independently.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong attention to details & results oriented.
  • Practical Knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAP.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools especially excel.
  • General knowledge of statutory regulations and tax laws, rules & regulations.

We Offer You

  • A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
  • A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
  • An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
  • Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Tetra Pak on jobs.tetrapak.com to apply

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