• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accounts Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Description

Job Summary

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  Manage and maintain DCP’s fixed asset records/ register and ensure proper accounting for fixed assets at the plant, in compliance with DCP’s fixed assets policies.

  
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

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  Review CAPEX purchase requisitions and ensure accurate upload of all fixed assets in the fixed asset register.

  
  


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  Calculate and record depreciation for all fixed assets in accordance with IFRS and DCP’s depreciation policies.

  
  


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  Review, interpret and apply fixed assets policies to fixed asset transactions at the plant including purchase, valuation, revaluation, accruals and disposal.

  
  


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  Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger to the general ledger on a periodic basis.

  
  


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  Ensure supporting plant fixed assets records and schedules are sufficient to meet audit/regulatory requirements.

  
  


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  Coordinate all fixed asset purchases with the various departments and collate updates on new additions on a monthly basis

  
  


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  Ensure all new assets are properly labelled and set up in the fixed asset register and individual asset account.

  
  


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  Periodically reconcile and coordinate physical stock taking of fixed assets to ensure proper location and existence of all fixed assets.

  
  


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  Ensure accurate entries for all fixed assets acquisition, disposal/movements and depreciation.

  
  


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  Manage the activities involved in the disposal of fully depreciated, obsolete or damaged assets.

  
  


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  Participate in month-end financial closing procedures

  
  


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  Prepare the year-end fixed asset/depreciation schedules for annual audit/review.

  
  


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  Assist in the development of fixed asset management processes, policies & procedures.

  
  


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  Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

  
  

Requirements

Educational and Work Experience

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  B.Sc. or HND in Finance/ Accounting

  
  


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  Professional certification in Accounting (ACA, ACCA) is an added advantage

  
  


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  2 - 6 years relevant work experience in Accounting or Finance function.

  
  

Skills and Competencies

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  Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.

  
  


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  Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, preferably SAP.

  
  


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  Good organisational skills.

  
  

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  Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills

  
  

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  High ethical standards and integrity.

  
  

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  Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

  
  


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  Good communication and interpersonal skills.

  
  

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Career Development