About the Role
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a leading force in the Nigerian manufacturing and FMCG sector, is seeking a meticulous and experienced Project Accountant for its subsidiary, Golden Sugar Company (GSC Sunti). In this vital role, you will oversee the accounting, financial control, and reporting of capital and investment projects, ensuring that all expenditures are accurately tracked, controlled, and aligned with approved budgets from initiation to capitalization.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and follow-up of all transactions relating to capital and investment projects at GSC Sunti.
- Control the end-to-end CAPEX cycle, managing purchase requisitions, orders, advance payments, certifications, invoices, and contractor disbursements.
- Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance to maintain correct project coding, work centres, and financial dimensions.
- Maintain a comprehensive CAPEX register detailing approved budgets, actual spend, commitments, forecasts, and overall project status.
- Analyze expenditure against approved budgets, identifying cost variances for escalation to the Project Leader and Head of Finance.
- Reconcile financial expenditures with physical project progress and effectively communicate financial statuses to non-finance stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Mandatory professional certification including ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
- Minimum of 5 years of cognate post-qualification experience, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Deep understanding of contract accounting, CAPEX accounting, and end-to-end procurement procedures.
- Strong analytical skills with a structured approach to financial reporting and project control.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading multinational brand.
- Pension scheme and other corporate benefits.