Fixed Assets Accountant

Job Number: 17000FS7 Location: Oregun, Lagos Function: Finance Job Schedule: Full-time Reports to: Global/Category/Region/Local:   TBC   Main Purpose

Responsible for maintenance of the company Fixed Assets to ensure that company fixed asset policies on acquisition, depreciation, capitalisation, verification and disposals of fixed assets are complied with.
The role also ensures that transactions in respect of the above processes are correctly accounted for.

Main Accountabilities

Ensures Fixed Asset verification and tagging is carried out as stipulated in policy.
Ensures reconciliation of the Fixed Assets register to the general ledger.
Responsible for managing physical control of assets e.g movement from one location to another (with the use of movement forms, gate pass etc)
Ensure monthly depreciation is charged correctly and booked to results
Liaises with the Federal Ministry of Industries annually to get the certificate for Capital Allowances which is used to reduce the company tax liabilities.
Accounts for Work in Progress and quarterly capitalisations
Accounts for additions to fixed assets
Accounts for disposals and profit/loss on of fixed assets
Prepares input into both local and statutory reporting as it relates to fixed assets.
Takes responsibility of own development

Key Environment

Internal – Interfaces Finance and other departments, particularly supply management on asset acquisition/disposal
External – Liaises with the Federal Ministry of Industries.

Relevant Experience

Good excel skills
Good interpersonal skills
Inclination to learn and grow
An accounting graduate or possession of levels of accounting professional examination.
Minimum of  2-3 years experience in accounting job is required
Ability to work in a team

Apply via :

unilever.taleo.net