Management Accountant at Jotna Group

Jotna Group is a leading beverage and raw materials manufacturing group in West Africa. The group is primarily into manufacturing in Africa and it comprises of 3 operating business units, The Lacasera Company, Prima Corporation Ltd, and Engee PET Manufacturing Company which are significant players and leaders in their respective sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Group Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Job Summary

• The Management Accountant shall support the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager and will provide financial and strategic support through the provision of meaningful reporting and analysis to drive performance across the Group.
• The role oversees reporting of performance of Group subsidiaries through suitable dashboard, development of the Group’s yearly budget and forecasts, providing prompt and accurate performance reporting to the Group, developing accurate standard costs and variance analysis for all subsidiaries related activities and related CAPEX budget control.
• The role will also provide financial expertise and business partnering support to the Group and design and prepare routine and special reports to enable management obtain timely and reliable information and analysis for long-range planning, annual budgets, new projects development, quarterly estimates and other necessary reports for controlling the Group’s operations as well as Industry and Competitors' analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain management information systems using a combination of automated, semi-automated and manual systems.
• Provide management with timely, relevant financial information to better understand the business and cost/revenue profile.
• Ensure that timely reporting of performance and variance analysis for all direct and indirect costs are undertaken.
• Identify and report on variance drivers so that appropriate action can be taken as required.
• Development of Presentations and Information memorandum as and when required.
• Develop a strong business partnering structure to facilitate good analysis of all commercial and supply chain activities including new product development and value optimization initiatives.
• Provide input and review, where applicable, for related CAPEX expenditures.
• Track and communicate CAPEX spend to ensure adherence to annual budgets.
• Develop suitable Dash Boards using Excel for data analysis and modelling.
• Ensure timely delivery of accurate financial reports, monthly and annual accounts to management, the Group and external regulatory authorities, where necessary.
• Design and prepare reports for management decision making.
• Assist in the set-up, continuous assessment and amendment of the Group’s computerised accounting system for greater effectiveness
• Investigate and recommend improvements to the current financial system, work standards and procedures to contribute towards improving profitability through cost control, improved internal controls and greater work efficiency.
• Manage the budget and forecast processes by collecting all financial information necessary for the annual and strategic planning process.
• Undertake analysis of risks and opportunities to provide forecast information as required whilst working closely with the subsidiary leadership teams.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of B.Sc Degree with relevant work experience.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  15th October, 2021.