About the Role
ECOM Agroindustrial Corp Limited is a world-leading soft commodity services group specialising in coffee, cocoa, and cotton, operating innovative on-the-ground operations and sustainability programmes worldwide. We are currently looking for a driven and experienced Accounts and Finance Executive to join our team in Nigeria to provide robust financial oversight, ensure accurate reporting, and manage liquidity and trade financing instruments for our growing agricultural operations.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise, mentor, and oversee the deliverables of senior and junior account team members.
- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of accounts and finance data, records, and reports, including the timely completion of Cognos.
- Monitor internal control systems across diverse office and warehouse locations.
- Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports alongside required finance schedules.
- Review journal entries, ledger reconciliations, and trial balances generated by the finance team.
- Review daily and weekly reports for submission to country and group Finance Heads.
- Provide financial oversight for regular physical stock counts, reconciliations, and shrinkage investigations while analyzing business costs such as warehousing, freight, and port logistics.
- Supervise optimal liquidity management by tracking daily cash positions across multiple bank accounts.
- Monitor critical trade financing instruments including Letters of Credit and Bills for Collection for agrochemical imports and commodity exports.
- Manage currency risk and foreign exchange exposures in compliance with company-approved rates.
- Coordinate intercompany, stock, AR, and AP reconciliations and assist statutory auditors.
- HND or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; Master's or MBA is an added advantage.
- Mandatory professional qualification (ICAN or ACCA).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Prior sector experience in agribusiness, FMCG, manufacturing, or logistics managing multiple inventory locations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and accounting software such as Sage Evolution and IBM Cognos.
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles and standards, including IFRS.
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, time management, and communication skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure within a global commodity leader.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage and other corporate welfare benefits.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and impactful work environment supporting global agricultural communities.