Financial Accountant at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
Job Purpose

Adequate management of General /Sub Ledgers, assist in Management Accounts Preparation, Prompt resolution of Audit Issues & give support on External Audit Process, Booking of Monthly Recurrent Journals & Provisions and adherence/ promotion of Internal Control Systems. Coordinate Team work within the Finance Dept. Sections for proper integration of Monthly Management Account to enhance quality reporting.

The Job

Possess strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.
Be proficient in accounting software (such as SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Maintain integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy in all financial transactions.
Be able to prepare, analyse, and interpret financial statements effectively.
Exhibit strong organizational and time management abilities to meet deadlines.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments.

Requirements
Qualifications:

Minimum requirement: B.Sc./HND in Accounting or related fields.
MBA would be an added advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years cognate experience.

The Person Must:

Have basic knowledge of milling operations and production processes.
Be attentive to detail and committed to maintaining product quality standards.
Demonstrate good communication and teamwork skills to support shift operations.
Be physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Follow safety procedures and operational guidelines diligently.