Accounting Vacancy at Tetra Pak Nigeria

Tetra Pak - Which takes its name from the original tetrahedron-shaped cartons it developed - manufactures and markets food packaging containers, filling systems, and distribution equipment for industrial customers in more than 170 countries. Its coated-paperboard boxes are used to hold dry, wet, cold, and shelf-stable foods and beverages. The privately-owned company is the largest subsidiary of holding company Tetra Laval International. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Lagos Job Description

• Tetra Pak West Africa is looking for a Senior Accountant who will be based in Lagos Nigeria.The sucessful candidate will report to the Accounting Manager for West & East Africa.
• The Senior Accountant will provide accurate information for financial reporting and have specialised knowledge of all processes and procedures. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices.
• May act as a lead, providing subject matter guidance to team members.

• Ensure compliance with internal, external reporting standards, and internal control rules
• Preparation of annual financial statements for statutory reporting
• Manage statutory audit management process
• Drive Income tax compliance process.
• Participating in cross functional projects & drive continuous improvements projects for accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes in consideration of local/statutory requirements
• Monitor and Control Tetra Pak West Africa Trail Balance
• Drive Financial Reporting Manual (FRM) compliance
• Responsible for monthly Internal reporting and control
• Prepare and book quarterly companies income and deferred tax provisions
• Adherence to month end book closing procedures & deadline
• Indirect tax compliance review and process management
• Tax audit management & follow up to ensure closure with revenue authority
• Transfer pricing compliance & documentation

• Bachelor of Science Accounting
• Chartered member of Institute of Charted Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)/ACCA.
• 3 to 5 years solid experience in direct & indirect taxes.
• Self-driven to deliver results independently
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detailed & result oriented
• Practical Knowledge of IFRS / Local GAAP.
• Good knowledge of statutory regulations and tax matters
• Experience in use of MIS and Financial Reporting Systems. Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
• Having worked in the big 4 audit firms(PWC,EY,Deliotte,KPMG) will be an added advantage.
• Fluent in English
• Good interpersonal skills & excellent team player
• Ability to work across boundaries