ECOM is a world-leading soft commodity services group specialising in coffee, cocoa, and cotton. We employ more than a thousand agronomists and field staff worldwide, running innovative on-the-ground operations and sustainability programmes to help our customers and farming communities worldwide. Our global presence, unparalleled experience, and strong, trusted relationships allow us to create a valuable and profitable environment for our suppliers, customers, shareholders, and employees.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accounts and Finance Executive
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and oversee the deliverables of senior and junior account team members.
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of accounts and finance data, records, and reports.
Timely completion of Cognos.
Monitor internal control systems across office and warehouse locations.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Review journal entries, ledger reconciliations, and trial balances generated by the accounts team.
Prepare the required accounts and finance schedules.
Review various daily and weekly reports for submission to the country and group Finance Heads.
Provide financial oversight for regular physical stock counts, reconciliations, and shrinkage investigations.
Analyze business costs, including warehousing, freight, clearing, and port logistics.
Supervise to ensure optimal liquidity management, tracking daily cash positions across various bank accounts.
Monitor trade financing instruments (Letters of Credit, Bills for Collection), critical for agrochemical imports and commodity exports.
Manage currency risk and foreign exchange (FX) exposures in line with official company-approved rates.
Follow up on key issues of intercompany, stock, AR & AP reconciliation.
Coordinate with the finance team to assist statutory auditors.
Perform any other job-related duties assigned by Finance Heads.
Required Qualification, Experience and Skills
Education: HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
Advanced Education: Master’s or MBA in a related discipline is an added advantage
Professional Certification: Mandatory professional qualification (ICAN or ACCA).
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Sector Experience: Prior experience in agribusiness, FMCG, manufacturing, or logistics/supply chain companies managing multiple inventory locations is preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced), enterprise resource planning (ERP), and accounting software (E.g., Sage Evolution, IBM Cognos, etc.).
Attention to Detail: A sharp eye for identifying inconsistencies and errors, such as cost anomalies, inventory leakages, and operational inefficiencies across diverse geographical hubs.
Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards, such as IFRS.
Ability to influence, support, and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving and analytical ability.
Ability to manage time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
People management and team building skills.
Willingness to visit other business locations, when required.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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