Management/Financial Accountant Job In Dangote Group

Management/Financial Accountant

Management/Financial Accountant Job In Dangote Group

The vacant position of Management/Financial Accountant is currently available in Dangote Group. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals who possess all the below-listed criteria.

The Dangote Group is a Nigerian multinational industrial conglomerate, founded by Aliko Dangote. It is the largest conglomerate in West Africa and one of the largest on the African continent,

We are looking for a Management/Financial Accountant who will manage and coordinate budgeting and management reporting procedures at the plant and ensure the availability of up-to-date and accurate information on budgeted and actual financial activities, to support informed decision-making by management.

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Management/Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities

  • Circulate the annual business planning guidelines/ assumptions and guide budget holders during the planning process of the plant.
  • Oversee collation of budget inputs across the plant and prepare a consolidated annual budget for the plant.
  • Monitor approved budget allocations by obtaining information on revenue and expenditure and reporting variances monthly.
  • Drive periodic budget forecasting and recommend budget review as required.
  • Develop periodic and other ad hoc budget reports, forecasts and analyses.
  • Generate monthly business performance statements, noting major deviations from planned budget and risk areas and prepare variance analysis for Head, Plant Finance.
  • Manage journal entries on SAP (or other systems) and check with relevant documents (e.g. GRN/ SRN, invoices, etc.) to ensure uniformity of details and accuracy of postings/ reconciliations for month-end or periodic management reporting.
  • Approve vouchers and journals for posting and manage reconciliation to various ledgers.
  • Allocate costs for central or joint expenditure to relevant cost centres in line with DCP’s cost allocation policies.
  • Proffer relevant recommendations to the Head, Plant Finance on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions at the plant.
  • Provide Plant Management with complete, valid, accurate and timely reports for effective decision making.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Plant Finance.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other related disciplines.
  • Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
  • Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience.

Skills and Competencies

  • Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  • Proven experience in planning, budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Good leadership and people management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Working knowledge/ experience in the use of financial systems including SAP.
  • Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the cement business.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IFRS, finance best practices and other applicable reporting and accounting standards.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training and Development

How to Apply For Management/Financial Accountant In Dangote

  • Click the ‘Apply For Job’ button below.
  • Follow the link displayed to proceed to the Dangote Group recruitment portal.
  • fill the online application form
  • Upload the requested documents.
  • Submit your application and await notification if shortlisted for an interview.
  • The application deadline is not specified.

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