Vacancies in a Telecommunications, Engineering, Energy and Logistics Company via Pivotage Consulting

Pivotage Consulting - Our client, an organization that deals in Telecommunications, Engineering, Energy and Logistics is currently seeking to grow its team by hiring a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:     Job Title: Management Accountant Ref: PAWS/0119/MA Location: Lagos Type: Full Time Career: Mid/Level Expert Job Responsilibilities

• Generate accurate and timely management reports with all relevant supporting schedules
• Ensure that inventories are properly captured with monthly reconciliation with physical stock
• Maintain fixed assets on the accounting software and generating monthly reports
• Reconcile W.I.P, investments and inter-company receivable account
• Ensure that adequate records are kept of all withholding and value added taxes
• Ensure that withholding taxes claimable are received as at due date(s)
• Analyzeand review financial ratios, including aging and average collection period of receivables for management decision making and to align with standards and financial covenants
• Respond to management enquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting financial and non-financial data
• Prepare special reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts
• Update job knowledge by keeping current with financial regulations and accepted practices; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
• Ensure the prompt remittance and collection of tax receipts/certificates
• Liaise with all SBUs and departments in relation to budget figures/requirements and the preparation/compilation of the final (annual) budget and business plan with the support of the financial/treasury accountant
• Monitor all cash advances and ensure that they are retired and accurately expensed at due time(s)
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts in the prescribed format for submission by the 7th of every month
• Generate and post journals and subsequent posting to the general ledger
• Review ledger postings, warehouse issuances and capitalize fixed assets as appropriate
• Ensure that all sales are correctly invoiced in conformance with set selling prices and that VAT are appropriately and adequately charged on all sales invoices
• Any other assignment as may be assigned by the CFO from time to time.

• B.Sc/HND in Accounting/Finance
• Part/full qualification CIMA/ICAN/ACCA.
• 4 - 8 years with at least 3 years in similar role.
• Profound knowledge of IFRS
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skill
• Result-oriented and performance driven mindset.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Highly proficient in the use of SAP.
• Critical Reasoning
• Ability to proficiently use computers and applications
• Knowledge of Financial Ratios/Analysis.

• Prepare and analyze financial data and information.
• Communicate and implement the company's strategy internally and externally.
• Ensure that all employees, partners, suppliers, and contractors understand the company-wide strategic plan and how it carries out the company's overall goals.

• Lead on the strategic planning and policy development across the Group, Africa-wide, in line with corporate and local priorities.
• Provide a professional research and review service to deliver thorough, relevant, accurate and innovative solutions and projects that support our business-focus areas.
• Coordinate and carry out projects to support Group-wide business operations.
• Lead on the development and review of plans, processes and strategies.
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative research to inform plans, processes, policies, investments and performance improvement across the Group.
• Provide advice around report writing and corporate processes, ensuring high standards are maintained.
• Prepare clear and accurate briefing papers and reports to support senior leadership team.
• Liaise with internal and external partners to support partnership working.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of policy, legislation and key industry drivers across Group companies.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the service’s business needs to ensure that research, strategic planning and policy reviews are relevant and add value to the business and comply with the corporate priorities and statutory frameworks.
• Generate and monitor key performance ratios.
• Prepare financial statement summaries and analysis of financial statements as required by Executive Management.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Perform periodic analysis of the financial statements to ensure the Group is operating in compliance with contemporary standards and regulations.
• Analyze spending patterns on a timely basis (weekly or more often) to ensure expenditures are within appropriate budget guidelines.
• Develop and oversee a reporting structure between Group and subsidiaries’ personnel for investment financial and budget compliance.
• Assist in the development of the annual budget and performs periodic analysis to ensure the Group is operating within budget guidelines.
• Develop and analyze the annual budgets to ensure expenditures are within appropriate operating ratios and they meet projected growth expectations.
• Assist in gathering information in preparation for the annual financial audits.
• Perform monthly analysis of the financial statements to determine variances and areas for improvement. Produces monthly reports necessary to explain the variances to be used by management.
• Work with the internal auditor to help manage Corporate Governance Compliance with both the internal documentation and evaluation of internal controls and the ongoing monitoring and testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 4- 8 years’ experience with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Strong Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Ability to proficiently use computers and applications.
• Knowledge of Financial Ratios/Analysis.
• Organization skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skill.
• Result-oriented and performance driven mindset.

• Welcome customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
• Ensure great customer experience.
• Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges.
• Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.
• Maintain records related to sales.
• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain products based on customer needs and desires.
• Answer questions regarding the store and its products.
• Describe products and explain use and care of products to customers.
• Exchange products for customers and accept returns.
• Bag or package purchases.
• Inventory stock and requisition of new stock.

• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Proficient in verbal and written English language.
• Have minimum of B.Sc. degree in Marketing or any related field.
• Have minimum of 1 year marketing or sales experience.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Ability to multi-task, while being attentive to customers and remaining flexible to the needs of the business.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative independent of direct supervision.
• Enthusiastic, friendly and energetic with a genuine desire to provide outstanding service.

• Prospect potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities.
• Present new products and services to improve existing relationships.
• Recognize opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales.
• Submit and ensure data is accurate on weekly progress reports.
• Attend industry functions and contribute information and feedback on upcoming market trends.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
• Promote the company’s products/services.
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

• Have good organizational skills.
• Have reporting and analysing skills.
• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Have minimum of B.Sc. degree in Business Administration or any related field.
• Have minimum of 1 year marketing or sales experience.
• Be able to handle pressures and meet deadlines.
• Have in-depth knowledge of the industry and current events.
• Be proficient in the use of MS Office.