Accounting Operations Manager

Our Client, one of the top ten (10) leading National Supermarket Chains in Nigeria with diversified Consumer Goods, Retail, Quick Service Restaurants, Entertainment and Manufacturing is looking to fill the position of Accounting Operations Manager.

Job Description

• Manage payables – track outstanding liabilities, forecast cash requirements to meet obligations; plan weekly/ daily payments.
• Supplier accounting/book-keeping – maintain accurate records of supplier accounts and conduct periodic reconciliation with suppliers
• Process payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions
• Complete month-end process, consisting of bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliation, depreciation/amortization of fixed assets and prepaid, and properly accrue expense
• Communicate with team members, key business stakeholders, and others to answer questions, provide support, and ensure timely completion of accounting processes for on-time reporting
• Acts as liaison to external auditors by explaining journal entries and financial transactions, providing research data and information as requested, and answering questions necessary to complete the audit in a timely manner
• Manage a team of analysts and officers to achieve the aforementioned functions

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Second Class Upper Division/HND Upper Credit)
• Membership with professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in treasury management, accounting operations, or related roles.