Job Title Financial Accountant

Job Function Finance

Job Family Accounting and Financial Control
Location/Site Lagos, Nigeria
Line Manager Finance Manager, Nigeria

Job Purpose/Overview
The position is responsible for managing the financial accounting and tax processes for Wrigley Nigeria. This
will include corporate tax, WHT/VAT and other taxes, as well as accounts payable process facilitation. The
position is also responsible for maintaining sound internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
 Manage the General Ledger to ensure that sound accounting principles and practices are followed,
financial obligations are met, and financial reports are issued as required.
 Conduct scheduled financial closings to accurately reflect the state of the business.
 Complete all tax compliance, filing and reporting for the legal entity
 Actively participate in financial systems design, implementation, upgrading and maintenance to provide
reliable financial information for use in making sound decisions and plans.
 Monitor account balances for appropriateness and accuracy.
 Manage P&L and balance sheet accounts in accordance with GAAP and local laws.
 Maintain account balances with proper rationales and supporting documentation.
 Verify the accuracy of general ledger and support systems such as journal entries, chart of accounts.
 Reconcile balance sheet accounts and comply with reporting requirements.
 Prepare and analyze P&L according to reporting requirements.
 Close the books periodically and conduct proper reporting based on GAAP and local laws; foreign
currencies and exchange rates.
 Implement various accounting rules and regulations
 Prepare and issue accurate and timely financial reports to corporate and divisional departments.

Context and Scope

Work closely with the Nigeria Finance Manager to ensure governance and control and financial accounting and
tax processes are done in accordance with Mars Finance standards
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Job Specifications/Qualifications

1. Education & Professional Qualification

 A degree in Accounting (B.Sc Accounting) essential
 Minimum Second Class Upper Division result

2. Knowledge/Experience
 At least 2-3 years’ experience in Accounting
 Proficient in MS Office, with specific skills in MS Excel, MS Word and MR PowerPoint
 Knowledge of any accounting ERP

Level of role, Critical MLCs and Competencies

(Leadership & Functional/Technical)
Individual Contributor
Level of Role X • Delivers Consistent Results
• Creates Collaborative Relationships

People Leader
• Develops Talent
• Engages Associates

Senior Leader
• Practices Breakthrough Thinking
• Navigates Complex Challenges

Key Supporting Competencies (4-6)

 Drive for Results
 Planning
 Priority Setting
 Action Oriented
 Integrity and Trust
 Peer Relationships
 Listening
 Personal Learning

Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills (3-5)

 Financial Control
 Accounting
 Financial Processes