Senior Accountant at Fas Agro IND. CO. LTD

Fas Agro IND. CO. LTD is an industrial firm based in Kano, Nigeria, specializing in the production of woven polypropylene packaging. Over the last 20 years, Fas Agro’s investment in people and machinery has seen the company grow to become a major provider of flexible woven polypropylene packaging in Nigeria. The company’s commitment to research, development, staff welfare, quality control, and strategic marketing, guarantees that Fas Agro bags will always be a step ahead of its competition.


Job Title: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Job Location: Kano, Nigeria
Purpose of Job:

• Maintain accurate accounting records and manage the accounting and control function

Basic Function & Scope of Job:

• Develop and maintain accurate accounting records – Expenditures, receipts, fixed assets, accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform revenue recognition and cost accounting.
• Close monthly books of accounts and prepare financial statements inline with IFRS while ensuring superior data quality and timely completion.
• Manage tax related issues, consult with tax consultants and submit required information to Tax authorities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations – Supplier, Customers, Bank, Sub-Ledgers, Inventory, etc.
• Monitor and control LCs and LGs.
• Oversee regular inventory cycle counts.
• Assist in documenting operational and accounting policies, procedures and processes.
• Perform meaning analysis (e.g. Ageing, Key Performance Indicators and Cash flow).
• Cordinate with external auditors.
• Work closely with IT Manager to ensure successful implementation of ERP.

Reporting to:

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the Finance Manager.

Principal Contacts:

• General Manager, Line Managers, External Auditors.

Skills and Experience

• The following are the basic skills and experience needed for this position

Technical:

• Sound knowledge of accounting concepts (including IFRS), finance processes & internal controls.
• Previous experience of working with ERP systems.
• Previous hands on experience on taxation.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office.

Analytical:

• Good creative thinking and problem solving skills.

Communication:

• Good oral and written English language skills (Basic knowledge of Arabic an advantage). Ability to interact with management.

Teamwork:

• Good team player and supportive of peers.

Team Development:

• Ability to supervise a team of accountants and clerical staff (2-5 staff).

Leadership:

• Good influencing skills.

Quality & Execution:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor Degrees in Commerce. Preferably professionally qualified – CA/CPA/ICMA or equivalent.

Experience:

• 2-4 years post qualification experience. Preferably in the Manufacturing Industry.

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