About the Role
HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge), a leading Sub-Saharan African building solutions company and member of the LafargeHolcim group, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented General Ledger Accountant. In this critical role, you will manage the General Ledger for our legal entity, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded in compliance with IFRS, local statutory requirements, and Group policies while maintaining world-class internal control standards.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure accurate, reliable, and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
- Perform periodic balance sheet reconciliations, monthly reviews, and prompt discrepancy resolutions.
- Conduct monthly inter-company reconciliations with other business units to achieve zero variances.
- Maintain adequate provisions, accruals, and ensure General Ledger balances align seamlessly with sub-modules.
- Support statutory reporting, financial audits, and ad hoc financial data requests.
- Optimize internal control policies, maintain a master journal entries list, and facilitate smooth external audits.
- Manage accurate accounting for loans, bonds, fixed deposit interests, and unclaimed dividends.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related Social Sciences.
- Must possess professional accounting certification (ACA or ACCA).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-NYSC professional experience, with at least 3 years in a similar General Ledger role.
- Strong practical knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and local financial reporting statutory requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP environments such as JD Edwards (JDE) or SAP, alongside advanced MS Excel skills.
- Demonstrated experience in internal controls and audit processes.
- Competitive salary with comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development, intensive training, and global exchange programs.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment contributing to sustainable national development.