Manufacturing Accountant Job at Carlcare Development

Carlcare Development Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Transsion Holdings formerly known as TECNO Telecom Limited, established in July 2006, is a high-tech company specializing in the R&D, production, sale and service of mobile communication products.

Currently, we have the full ownership of three famous mobile phone brands TECNO, itel and Infinix, and an after-sales service brand Carlcare.

As part of our expansion, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Manufacturing Accountant
Job Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• We require a Manufacturing Accountant for our Mobile Phone Manufacturing Factory here in Nigeria.
• This position is responsible for supervising accounting and finance functions for our mobile phone manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle the analysis of manufacturing variances and preparing manufacturing reports for management.
• Under limited supervision, plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise staff engaged in various financial activities and resolve financial system issues.
• Report on changes in accounts and variances from budget, prepare financial forecasts.
• Responsibility to work with LEAN Manufacturing principles.
• Responsible for the accurate preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Responsible for ensuring balance sheet and income statement accounting and reconciliation is maintained in a detailed and accurate manner.
• Review department cost summaries and discuss variances to budget with department managers.
• Controls, analyzes and approves manufacturing standard changes providing and reporting cost and profit impact to management.
• Perform cost analysis and recommend process improvements for cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Provides technical guidance and expertise to subordinates in the day-to-day management of accounting activities.
• Implement best practice, SAP support and change control processes.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of proven work experience in an Accounting or Financial supervisory role in a manufacturing/production environment, with proven experience in Inventory/Cost/E&O analysis
• Not more than 35 years of age by December 2019
• Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, or any relevant field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Accounting and tax return preparation experience required
• Must be a hands-on Accounting Supervisor
• Must have AP/AR/Collections experience
• Strong working knowledge of SAP or any accounting ERP System.

Competences and Attributes:

• Must Have Advanced MS Office Excel knowledge such as the use of “if-functions”, “pivot tables” and “v-look up”.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task, set priorities and work on multiple requests with minimal supervision
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced, and growth environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be detail-oriented and well-organized.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Proven ability to manage a team or group of people effectively.