Unilever Nigeria Plc is recruiting for Factory Accounts Assistant

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Unilever Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the below position:

Position: Factory Accounts Assistant

Job Number: 15000AEM
Location: Ogun State
Schedule: Full-time

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring & managing all factory cost elements (labor, repair & maintenance, production indirect, utilities, etc.)
• Business partnering with various stakeholders for effective & efficient monitoring & managing of costs
• Specifically partner Plant Manager & team to plan, review costs and look for cost savings opportunities for Savory plant
• Monthly ensure that accruals & provisions are properly raised and passed into the books including accounting treatment of all transactions using correct GL accounts, facilitate smooth running of cycles, getting involved in MEC
• Annually - prepare production budget and upload into SAP, directly involved in the calculation of conversion costs.
• Review cost centers & plan assessment cycles to reflect reality in the factory
• Interface between Product Cost & SC Accountants on costing
• Reviews review production plans and exercises a controlling role in material consumption variances.
• Month end reporting packs on actual and forecast
• Provide direct inputs for monthly S&OP and Quarterly PCE processes as they relate to Savory plant.

Minimum Criteria & Experience Required

• A minimum of an OND/HND Degree plus part professional accountant qualification - studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ICAN
• Min 2-3 years finance experience in an FMCG - preferably in a Factory Finance environment
• Solid experience of costing techniques
• Min 2-3 years experience in product costing and stock management
• Leadership skills - able to lead, motivate, inspire
• Previous experience in SAP (R3, MM, CO)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Profile

• Self-starter and able to operate independently
• Confident and Assertive - able to find and ask for help, challenge business partners
• Self-motivated, optimistic and able to see opportunities during tough times
• Team player, ability to work well with factory team will be key
• Analytical

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2015.