Job Vacancy: General Ledger Accountant

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Job Vacancy: Job title: General Ledger Accountant

Job description: BAT is evolving at pace – truly like no other organisation.To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!BAT NIGERIA IS LOOKING FOR A GENERAL LEDGER ACCOUNTANTSENIORITY LEVEL: ManagementFUNCTION: FinanceLOCATION: Lagos, KenyaROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESThe Accounts payable manager in a dynamic and fast-paced environment will work with a team of other experienced professionals across BAT’s Sub-Saharan Africa Area. You will be responsible for providing strong leadership to the business’ accounts payable team. The accounts payable manager’s responsibilities include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments to vendors, supplier reconciliations and training staff members.WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Managing accounting functions like maintaining the payables/creditors general ledger, month-end closing, and expense reporting
• Ensuring accuracy of financial statements and payment transactions
• Maintaining and updating vendor databases
• Undertaking reconciliation of supplier statements
• Negotiating payment terms with vendors and suppliers
• Executing vendor payment runs and assessing tax related processes

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – mandatory
• Finance and accounting background, with a minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA)
• FMCG sector experience will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of IFRS standards and reporting best practices
• SAP – strong advantage
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact, and recommendations to management.
• Critical problem solving, interest in analysing business data with attention to detail
• Good knowledge of working with ERP systems and Microsoft office applications – added advantage
• Business Partnering skills – ability to develop good working relationship with key stakeholders. Apply a commercial approach to all activities.

WE ARE BATAt BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHERCollaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:51:28 GMT

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