Accounts Officer at Dangote

Description

Job Summary

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

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.

• Ensure supporting plant fixed assets records and schedules are sufficient to meet audit/regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate all fixed asset purchases with the various departments and collate updates on new additions on a monthly basis

• Ensure all new assets are properly labelled and set up in the fixed asset register and individual asset account.

• Periodically reconcile and coordinate 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 financial closing procedures

• Prepare the year-end fixed asset/depreciation schedules for annual audit/review.

• Assist in the development of fixed asset management processes, policies & procedures.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

Educational and Work Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Finance/ Accounting

• Professional certification in Accounting (ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage

• 2 - 6 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.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Career Development