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General Ledger Accountant
About this role
The General Ledger Accountant role is to manage the general ledger for the entity, ensuring IFRS compliance, local statutory alignment, and adherence to Group policies. The position focuses on accurate recording of transactions, month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, inter‑company processes, and supporting statutory reporting and audits for Lafarge Africa Plc in Lagos. It involves maintaining internal controls, implementing process improvements, and coordinating with auditors. The role targets candidates with several years of post-NYSC experience who are familiar with ERP systems and cement industry accounting. The employer is Lafarge Africa Plc, part of the LafargeHolcim group, operating in Nigeria with a focus on building materials and cement products, and aims to maintain strong financial governance and reporting.
What you would do
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly closings (month-end, quarter-end, year-end).
- Support preparation of statutory information and data for statutory results.
- Provide data and support for ad hoc financial reporting.
- Manage changes in accounting policies from Group and Country.
- Lead and perform closings and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews with supporting schedules.
- Carry out monthly inter-company reconciliations and resolve variances.
- Ensure timely reconciliation and closure of open inter-company items.
- Maintain provisions and accruals; ensure GL balances align with sub-modules and audit requirements.
What they are asking for
- 5 years post-NYSC experience with at least 3 years in a similar role.
- Good knowledge of an ERP system (ideally JDE or SAP).
- Practical knowledge of IAS/IFRS and internal controls.
- Familiar with cement accounting and local statutory financial reporting requirements.
- Strong MS Excel skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Social Sciences; ACA/ACCA certification preferred.
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