Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Deputy Chief Accountant, Financial /Management Accountant

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Deputy Chief Accountant, Financial /Management Accountant

THE COMPANY:

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) is a public quoted company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. Its factory is located at Kalambaina on the outskirts of Sokoto town. In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission to migrate to International Financial Regulatory Standards of Accounting (IFRS) come 2012, we are looking for experienced and qualified candidates to fill the positions below:

POST TITLE:   Deputy Chief Accountant

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• A good degree in Accounting, plus ICAN or ACCA
• A good knowledge of IFRS is essential.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

• At least 12 years experience in accounting field which must include:
• At least 5 years in manufacturing company
• At least 2 years in an auditing firm.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Perform reporting, budgeting and other accounting functions professionally and accurately
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, notes and reports in accordance with the international Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Carry out compliance functions and work effectively with regulations, bearing in mind the need and importance of filing interim financial statements.
• Such financial statements must be reliable and qualitative. Working within deadlines will be of paramount importance.
• Assist management in planning, control and decision making
• Abide strictly with code of professional ethics of ICAN/ACCA at all times
• Should be able to deliver results with little or no supervision
• Good computer skill is essential.

POST TITLE:   Financial /Management Accountant

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• A good degree in Accounting, plus ICAN or ACCA
• A good knowledge of IFRS is essential.

WORKING EXPERIENCE:

• At least 6 years experience in Accounting and Finance, at least 2 of which must be in the manufacturing sector.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to perform effectively the following functions/have the following skills,
• Posting of ledger accounts,
• Bank Reconciliation,
• Preparation of basic financial statements balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
• Working with external auditors and resolving issues arising from auditors observations
• Relationship with financial institutions in a professional manner,
• Foreign exchange transactions,
• Work effectively under pressure and with little supervision,
• Timeliness, accuracy and good sense of responsibility to be taken into account when conducting assignments,
• The candidates must abide by ICAN/ACCA code of professional ethics at all times
• Good computer skill is essential.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:

All applicants should forward their CV/Resume to muhammad.faringani@sokotocement.com on or before 30^th June, 2011. Indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of the mail.