Overview

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Position: Internal Control Officer

Location: Gboko, Benue

Reports To: Head, Financial Control & Reporting

Job Summary

  • Assist in maintaining financial controls with respect to assigned functional areas.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate accounting procedures including month-end procedures and timetables for the month-end and year-end closing for assigned functional area.
  • Prepare month-end financial statements and analysis of expenditures for assigned functional area.
  • Provide assistance in resolving queries and preparation of cost centre reports.
  • Ensure that general ledger accounts are properly maintained, reconciled and discrepancies are promptly addressed.
  • Identify control issues such as undefined balances, un-posted entries, balance sheet imbalances, etc. and raising queries for resolution of these issues.
  • Monitor the status of budget spending/ activity and review financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with DCP Nigeria’s finance and accounting policies and procedures.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Financial Control & Reporting

Job Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelorss Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or other related discipline.
  • 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience.
  • Professional qualifications such as ACA or ACCA will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
  • Sound business acumen.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good analytical and problem solving skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Working knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Job Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development
  • Career Development Opportunities

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Tagged as: Accounting, Graduate

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