Cost Accountant at Diversity Talent Management Limited

Diversity Talent Management Limited is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm. We employ our distinctive ideas and processes, and our absolute commitment to delivery, to help clients we care about pursue their inspiring missions. We work alongside clients who do great work within the sectors they operate, and we are excited to be involved in creating outcomes that truly make a difference.

We are an ethical consulting firm with a strong belief in the work we do, and with a passion to give back to the broader community with the skills and expertise available within our walls.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cost Accountant

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Description

• Oversee documentation for importation – pre-shipment, pre-arrival and post-arrival activities including (but not limited to) preparation of Form M, PAAR, liaising with suppliers and banks for release of documents, liaising with clearing agent for shipments etc.
• Import follow-up and documentation and tracking the shipments start to the ECD received and Empty containers returned and Refund of the container deposits.
• Purchases Accounting
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor variances.
• Expenses review reporting and principle recovery tracking and accounting
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports
• Physical Stock taking and reconcile weekly / by-weekly with books and pending deliveries tracking, weekly stock aging circulation; stock reconciliation of all warehouses (both company and third party)
• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Interpret financial information regarding cost improvements for management.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.Assist in month-end closing activities
• Oversee documentation for importation – pre-shipment, pre-arrival and post-arrival activities including (but not limited to) preparation of Form M, PAAR, liaising with suppliers and banks for release of documents, liaising with clearing agent for shipments etc.
• Import follow-up and documentation and tracking the shipments start to the ECD received and Empty containers returned and Refund of the container deposits.
• Purchases Accounting
• Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the organization.
• Analyze and recommend costs and cost savings.
• Prepare and complete internal cost audits.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor variances.
• Expenses review reporting and principle recovery tracking and accounting
• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports
• Physical Stock taking and reconcile weekly/by-weekly with books and pending deliveries tracking, weekly stock aging circulation; stock reconciliation of all warehouses (both company and third party)
• Prepare, analyze and report weekly, monthly, quarterly gross margin analysis by brand by customer type
• Interpret financial information regarding cost improvements for management.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Assist in month-end closing activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certificate / Diploma in Cost Accounting will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst or similar role
• Must have a strong cost accounting background and excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements.
• Professional certifications in ICAN / ACCA is mandatory.
• Experience with any ERP, especially Tally ERP and Oracle

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2021.