Senior Accountant

Location: Angola

Company: Nestlé Angola

Position Type: Full-time

Minimum Educational qualification: Formal financial qualification of appropriate level (degree or similar)/ Member of Ordem dos Contabilistas e Peritos de Contabilidade de Angola (OCPCA)

Minimum Relevant work experience: Minimum of 3-5 years in an accounting role

POSITION SUMMARY

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé Angola is currently looking for a Senior Accountant who will ​Undertake job activities to ensures service delivery to achieve operational efficiency as well as adherence to regulations, standards, and processes to excel in compliance within the Financial Account and Follow external regulations with regards to IFRS.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• ​​ Fixed Assets Management

• Ensures that Fixed Assets Register is updated on a timely manner to account for changes such as disposal, transfer and scrapping as well as proper classification of assets in the Asset Master Records (AMR).

• Ensure that only items that meet the criterial of fixed assets per Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS) are included in the Fixed Assets Register. In addition, ensures periodic verification of Fixed Assets at all locations to ensure that all assets in the register can be identified and are in good working conditions. Also, ensures that Assets Under Constructions (AUC) are clearly justified.

• Management of Goods Receipts/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR)

• Analyses open GR/IR lines and liaises with Operational Buyers and NBS to take appropriate action to resolve all outstanding GR/IR lines in a timely manner .

• Co-ordination of Monthly Stock Counts

• Ensures that Finished Goods inventories are taking on monthly basis, reconciles with Warehouse Managers and differences arising out of the stock count and recommend appropriate actions to be taken to ensure identified differences are corrected.

• Supervision of Monthly Period End Activities

• Reviews, justifies and approves all monthly accruals in accordance with NAS before they are posted. Ensures that Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations and Analysis are also reviewed and approved on a timely manner.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial statement preparation, reconciliation, and analysis.

• Review and approve journal entries, adjustments, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Co-ordination of External Audit

• Acts as a Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for external audit and Tax Consulting firm to co-ordinate and provide all requested information on a timely manner (Meet with the statutory auditor to schedule audits).

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and difference justified.

• Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger (All subledger reconciled vs general ledger).

• Cashflow control.

• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts, and variance analyses to support decision-making and strategic planning.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Minimum of 3-5 years in an accounting role ·

• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g.: Costing, Accounts payable, Operation/ distribution accounting)

• FMCG Experience is a plus

• Knowledge in Tax

• Knowledgeable in Excel, Word, Power point and SAP

• Have required documentation to work in Angola

• Must have strong IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard)

• Proficiency in English and Portuguese

• Must be a chartered accountant

Benefits

“Nestlé is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law”.

How do I apply?

Apply by clicking on the “apply” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. The closing date for application is 19th February 2025. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted or given feedback.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted