Accounting Supervisor

About the role

Cummins Inc. is looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join its Finance team within the Distribution Business Unit in Lagos, Nigeria. The supervisor leads the accounting function, oversees financial reporting and internal controls, and develops and leads a high-performing accounting team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger so that financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely and on time.
• Implement and uphold accounting policies, practices and procedures that support compliance, consistency and financial integrity.
• Review, analyze and record complex financial information, revenue and expenditure transactions to drive accurate financial reporting.
• Review and validate account reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, profit and loss statements and consolidated financial reports.
• Identify control weaknesses and financial risks, and lead remedial actions to strengthen internal controls.
• Research complex accounting matters and recommend improvements to accounting systems and processes.
• Coach, mentor and assign work to the accounting team, giving performance feedback.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA) required.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and Nigerian tax compliance.
• Big Four audit or consulting experience is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Strong financial analysis and interpretation of financial data, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Financial reporting, internal controls and statutory obligations.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements, including tax, accounting and statutory regulations.
• Technical accounting expertise for complex transactions in line with accounting standards and company policies.