Overview

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Title: Fixed Asset Officer

Reference No: Finance-Obajana-003

Location: Obajana, Kogi

Category: Finance

Job Summary

  • 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

  • Review CAPEX purchase requisitions and ensure accurate upload of all fixed assets in the fixed asset register.
  • Calculate and record depreciation for all fixed assets in accordance with IFRS and DCP’s depreciation policies.
  • Review, interpret and apply fixed assets policies to fixed asset transactions at the plant including purchase, valuation, revaluation, accruals and disposal.
  • Reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger to the general ledger on a periodic basis.
  • Ensure supporting plant fixed assets records and schedules are sufficient to meet audit/regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate all fixed asset purchases with the various departments and collate updates on new additions on a monthly basis
  • Ensure all new assets are properly labelled and set up in the fixed asset register and individual asset account.
  • Periodically reconcile and coordinate physical stock taking of fixed assets to ensure proper location and existence of all fixed assets.
  • Ensure accurate entries for all fixed assets acquisition, disposal/movements and depreciation.
  • Manage the activities involved in the disposal of fully depreciated, obsolete or damaged assets.
  • Participate in month-end financial closing procedures
  • Prepare the year-end fixed asset/depreciation schedules for annual audit/review.
  • Assist in the development of fixed asset management processes, policies & procedures.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Plant Finance.·

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or other related discipline.
  • Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA).
  • Minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good data gathering, analysis and problem solving skills
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Basic proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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