General Ledger Accountant

About the role

Dangote Cement Limited Tanzania, a subsidiary of Dangote Cement PLC Nigeria, is hiring a General Ledger Accountant for its Mtwara plant. The role sits in the Finance Department and supports the Finance Accountant in keeping an accurate general ledger, including reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a reliable and accurate general ledger, with reconciliations, counts and clearings up to date and a correct trial balance.
• Reconcile and review all balance sheet accounts monthly, investigating and resolving reconciling items.
• Prepare, reconcile and resolve intercompany transactions and balances with group companies.
• Ensure provisions and accruals reflect business reality and that journal vouchers are prepared, controlled, approved and booked on time.
• Support the Finance Accountant in month-end and year-end closing and in producing analysed monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Support the Finance Accountant in year-end and other external audits and surveys.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, IFRS and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse monthly account movements, investigate unusual variances and explain significant fluctuations to management.
• Carry out any other duties assigned, including supporting the preparation of the Finance Department KPIs.

Required profile

• Graduate or equivalent with at least 3 years' experience in finance and/or audit.
• Professional accountancy qualification (CPA, ACA or ACCA).
• Excellent analytical skills, good interpersonal skills and ability to work with cross-departmental teams.
• Able to learn quickly and work under pressure, with potential to progress to a higher role.

Required skills

• Sound understanding of basic computer packages.
• Good understanding of ERPs, specifically SAP (ability to develop within one year).