The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:
Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation
Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.
The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Officer to join our Finance team.
In this role, you will be responsible for administering accounting operations to meet legal requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Review CAPEX purchase requisitions and ensure accurate upload of all fixed assets in the fixed asset register.
Calculate and record depreciation for all fixed assets in accordance with IFRS and DCP’s depreciation policies.
Review, interpret and apply fixed assets policies to fixed asset transactions at the plant including purchase, valuation, revaluation, accruals and disposal.
Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger to the general ledger on a periodic basis.
Review supplier invoices and supporting documents against invoice processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details.
Generate variance analysis of planned vs. actual activity rates and standard prices on a monthly basis and investigate variances.
Match supplier invoices to purchase orders prior to processing to ensure consistency and identify errors/discrepancies/irregularities
Allocate costs for central or joint expenditure to relevant cost centers in line with DCP’s cost allocation policies
Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory, gross margin schedules to the Team Lead, Management Accounting.
Ensure all new assets are properly labelled and set up in the fixed asset register and individual asset account.
Participate in month-end financial closing procedures
Prepare the year-end fixed asset/depreciation schedules for annual audit/review.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Plant Financial Controller.
Requirements
Educational and Work Experience:
B.Sc. or HND in Finance/ Accounting
Professional certification in Accounting (ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage
3 – 9 years relevant work experience in Accounting or Finance function.
Skills and Competencies:
Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, preferably SAP.
Good organisational skills.
Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
High ethical standards and integrity.
Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
