Management Accountant at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates, known for excellent business practices and product quality. Its operational headquarters is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Manage and coordinate budgeting and management reporting procedures at the plant and ensure availability of up-to-date and accurate information on budgeted and actual financial activities to support informed decision-making by management.

• Circulate annual business planning guidelines/assumptions and provide guidance to budget holders during the planning process at the plant
• Oversee collation of budget inputs across the plant and prepare the consolidated annual budget
• Monitor approved budget allocations, obtain information on revenue and expenditure, and report variances monthly
• Drive periodic budget forecasting and recommend budget reviews as required
• Develop periodic and ad hoc budget reports, forecasts, and analysis
• Generate monthly business performance statements, noting major deviations from planned budget and risk areas, and prepare variance analysis for Head, Plant Finance
• Manage journal entries on SAP or other systems, checking relevant documents (e.g., GRN/SRN, invoices) to ensure accuracy of postings and reconciliations
• Approve vouchers and journals for posting and manage reconciliation to various ledgers
• Allocate costs for central or joint expenditures to relevant cost centres in line with DCP’s cost allocation policies
• Provide recommendations to Head, Plant Finance on financial implications of business decisions
• Deliver complete, valid, accurate, and timely reports to Plant Management for effective decision-making
• Perform any other duties assigned by Head, Plant Finance

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislation in the cement manufacturing industry
• Proven experience in planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong financial and commercial business acumen
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and people management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of financial systems, including SAP
• Understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on cement business
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of IFRS, finance best practices, and other applicable reporting/accounting standards

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official application portal via the apply button below.