The Dangote Cement, one of Nigeria's most diversified manufacturing conglomerates, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Fixed Asset Accountant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Purchased assets under AUC external are capitalized not later than 30 days from the date of receiving the asset (GRN date) with creation of temporary asset number
• Run monthly depreciation 1 day after every month end
• Monthly fixed assets reconciliations vs GL and PPE movement prepared and reviewed by the Financial Controller by the 5th day of the following month
• Creation of asset numbers as er 2024 budget and proper filing
• Fixed assets tagging and unload in SAP to fixed assets register by 31st January 2024
• Month reconciliations with all related parties including Dancom and Dangote Global prepared, reviewed and confirmed not later that the 5th day of the following month
• Ensure all debit notes for related party transactions are posted in the month received/issued
• Zero long outstanding reconciling items under related parties' balances
• Accuracy of posting payments in SAP 100% posting
• Minimal errors in posting payments in SAP - Not more than 5 errors per quarter
• Staff retirements/claims should be processed within 5 days from the day of receiving docum
• Ensure no staff with unretired advance is given a new advance and all staffs with overdue advances are communicated to HR for recoveries from salaries
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
• Qualified candidate with CPA/ACCA
• SAP Knowledge is an added advantage
• Ability to meet deadline
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of the team and liaise with people of different cultures.
• Excellence communication (both verbal and written) in English and Swahili
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fixed asset accounting
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and regulations
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience in the construction industry is a plus
  
  

Benefits

• Personal Health Insurance
• Pay Off Time
• Training and Development

Desired Skills and Experience

• Accounting
• Finance
• Fixed asset