Dangote Group of companies is one of the essential needs production industry in Nigeria. The company continues to grow its vision of becoming the leading provider of essential needs in Food and Shelter in Sub-Saharan Africa. Since it’s inception in 1978, Dangote group have been consistently providing local, value-added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Also, the company is at the forefront of Cement Manufacturing, Sugar Milling, Sugar Refining, Port Operations, Packaging Material Production and Salt Refining. In other words, the company is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate. Over the years, the company has 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. Currently, the firm is recruiting qualified candidates for the position of Fixed Asset & GL Accounts Officer.

Job Title: Fixed Asset & GL Accounts Officer

Ref No: Okpella-F&A-0002

Loaction: Okpella, Edo, Nigeria

Job Type: Full time

Department: Finance (Okpella Plant)

Reports To: Head, Okpella Plant Finance

Job Grade: Officer

Job Description of a Fixed Asset & GL Accounts Officer

• Manage and maintain DCP’s fixed asset records/ register
• Ensures proper accounting for fixed assets at the plant, in compliance with DCP’s fixed assets policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of a Fixed Asset & GL Accounts Officer

• Reviews CAPEX purchase requisitions
• Ensures accurate upload of all fixed assets in the fixed asset register.
• Calculates and records depreciation for all fixed assets in line 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 regular basis.
• Ensure all new assets are properly labelled and set up in the fixed asset register and individual asset account.
• Regularly reconciling and coordinating physical stock taking of fixed assets to ensure proper location and existence of all fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate entries for all fixed assets acquisition, disposal/movements and depreciation.
• Manage the activities involved in the disposal of fully depreciated, obsolete or damaged assets.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial closing procedures
• Assist in the development of fixed asset management processes, policies & procedures.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Plant Finance.

Key Requirements to apply as Fixed Asset & GL Accounts Officer

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
• Must possess 1 - 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
• Top-notch employability skills such as communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem solving skills.
• Good data gathering and analysis.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Career Development

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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