General Ledger Accountant
HBM Nigeria
Remote
The accountant maintains world-class performance and internal control standards by implementing best practices and Group procedures. The role ensures that all transactions in the ledgers are fully recorded in compliance with Group and Country accounting policies, the chart of accounts, and related accounting principles.
This function is ultimately accountable for the accurate booking of all transactions in line with internal procedures and statutory regulations.
What You Will Be Doing
Accounting
- Ensure that all account reconciliations are performed at appropriate intervals and discrepancies are resolved promptly in line with group guidelines and professional best practices.
- Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely monthly closing processes.
- Support the preparation of statutory information and validate the data used to compile statutory results.
- Contribute to ad hoc financial reporting by providing the necessary support for the preparation of any ad hoc reports.
- Manage all changes in accounting policies received from both the Group and the Country.
- Lead and perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings.
- Perform periodic balance sheet reconciliations and prepare accompanying schedules.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews, with adequate schedules analyzing the financial position of the business.
- Perform monthly inter-company reconciliations with other business units, ensuring zero variances.
- Ensure timely reconciliation and closure of open inter company items across all entities.
- Maintain adequate provisions and accruals on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure all General Ledger balances agree with sub-modules, such as bank balances.
- Optimize group and internal control policies and procedures.
- Perform necessary controls and make any required adjustments.
- Ensure that all data and information within the scope of responsibility is reliable and accurate.
- Identify, implement, and communicate process improvements.
- Maintain a master's list of journal entries.
- Facilitate the external audit process for the entity, ensuring a smooth audit and maintaining strong relationships with auditors.
- Ensure the accuracy of loans and bond accounting.
- Keep loans and fixed deposit interest records up to date.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of unclaimed dividends
Critical Experience
- 5 years post NYSC working experience with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of an ERP environment – ideally JDE or SAP
- Practical knowledge of IAS, IFRS
- Internal controls
- Good knowledge of cement accounting
- Familiar with local statutory requirements on financial reporting
- MS-Excel Knowledge
- Bachelor's Degree Preferably in (Accounting/Social Sciences)
- ACA/ACCA certification
At HBM Nigeria, our people are passionate about finding better ways to build. We embrace innovation, continuous improvement and a pioneering spirit, while working as trusted partners to create better solutions and experiences for our customers, communities and colleagues.
Your HBM Nigeria Experience
At HBM Nigeria, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you are in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives that we can build the world we all want to live in.