. Supervise and oversee the deliverables of senior and junior account team members.
. Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of accounts and finance data, records, and reports.
. Timely completion of Cognos.
. Monitor internal control systems across office and warehouse locations.
. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
. Review journal entries, ledger reconciliations, and trial balances generated by the accounts team.
. Prepare the required accounts and finance schedules.
. Review various daily and weekly reports for submission to the country and group Finance Heads.
. Provide financial oversight for regular physical stock counts, reconciliations, and shrinkage investigations.
. Analyze business costs, including warehousing, freight, clearing, and port logistics.
. Supervise to ensure optimal liquidity management, tracking daily cash positions across various bank accounts.
. Monitor trade financing instruments (Letters of Credit, Bills for Collection), critical for agrochemical imports and commodity exports.
. Manage currency risk and foreign exchange (FX) exposures in line with official company-approved rates.
. Follow up on key issues of intercompany, stock, AR & AP reconciliation.
. Coordinate with the finance team to assist statutory auditors.
. Perform any other job-related duties assigned by Finance Heads.
Requirements
Required Qualification, Experience, And Skills:
. Education: HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
. Advanced Education: Master’s or MBA in a related discipline is an added advantage
. Professional Certification: Mandatory professional qualification (ICAN or ACCA).
. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
. Sector Experience: Prior experience in agribusiness, FMCG, manufacturing, or logistics/supply chain . companies managing multiple inventory locations is preferred.
. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and accounting software (E.g., Sage Evolution, IBM Cognos, etc.).
. Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for identifying inconsistencies and errors, such as cost anomalies, inventory leakages, and operational inefficiencies across diverse geographical hubs.
. Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards, such as IFRS.
. Ability to influence, support, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
. Problem-solving and analytical ability.
. Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
. People management and team building skills.
. Willingness to visit other business locations, when required.
