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General Ledger Accountant at Plantation Industries Limited

Plantation Industries Limited is a leading Cocoa Processing Company in Nigeria. The company has market wide reputation as a responsible and reliable supplier of food ingredients to local and international food giants.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant

Location: Akure, Ondo
Job type: Full-time
Department: Account and Finance
Report to: Cheif Finance Officer (CFO)

About the Job

We are looking General Ledger Accountants to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
GL Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns.
To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes.
Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, ensure ledger data is accurate, currect and precise. ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage all accounting transactions
Prepare budget forecasts
Managing Account Receivables, Account Payables and other Service Creditors
Managing inventories from Raw Materials, WIP, FG and MRO
Publish financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments
Entering financial data in deferrals, accruals, and reclassifications
Reviewing cash deposits and preparing cash receipt journal entries
Interpreting and analyzing financial information
Posting journal entries in the accounting system
Tracking fixed asset ledger
Preparing balance sheet and profit and loss statement
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
Audit financial transactions and documents
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
Comply with financial policies and regulations
Reporting any fluctuations and variances

Requirements and Skills

B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
Work experience as an Accountant in a reputable manufacturing company
Experience with general ledger functions
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
Additional certification (ICAN CPA or CMA) is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the IFRS
Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

Salary and Benefits