FINANCE OFFICER AT SOCHI FOODS LIMITED | FINANCE JOBS IN IMO

About Company:

Sochi Foods Limited is an FMCG company that specializes in producing premium-quality garri brands as well as immensely useful industrial and culinary byproducts from the cassava plant. Established in Ahiazu-Mbaise, in the heart of Eastern Nigeria, our company is founded with the mission to provide consumers with world-class products.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-precision Finance Officer to serve as the operational engine of our accounting department. In a complex business environment, financial stability is built on the pillars of accuracy, confidentiality, and technical proficiency. This role is designed for a "Numerical Architect", a professional who can blend rigorous manual attention to detail with the advanced use of accounting software to oversee the company’s end-to-end financial operations.

Your mission is to ensure "Absolute Fiscal Transparency." You will be responsible for the mechanical integrity of the general ledger, the accuracy of financial reporting, and the safeguarding of sensitive corporate data. If you possess "Analytical Grit" and the professional discipline to manage complex datasets with zero margin for error, we want you to govern our financial health.

Requirements:

1. Systems Mastery & Digital Accounting

• Software Governance: Take full ownership of the company’s accounting software, ensuring all transactions are captured, categorized, and reconciled with 100% accuracy.

• Process Automation: Identify opportunities within relevant accounting tools to streamline financial workflows, reducing manual entry errors and increasing reporting speed.

• Data Fidelity: Ensure that the digital records mirror physical documentation perfectly, maintaining an "Audit-Ready" environment at all times.

2. Analytical Reporting & Numerical Rigor

• Performance Analysis: Utilize strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.

• Financial Stewardship: Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll, ensuring every naira is accounted for.

• Detailed Reconciliation: Conduct deep-dive reconciliations of bank statements and ledger accounts to ensure absolute balance across all financial platforms.

3. Compliance & Data Confidentiality

• Information Security: Handle highly sensitive and confidential financial data with the utmost discretion, implementing strict controls over data access and storage.

• Statutory Accuracy: Ensure that all financial operations comply with local regulations and internal policies, minimizing the risk of penalties or legal discrepancies.

• Organizational Excellence: Maintain a highly structured filing and documentation system for both digital and physical financial records to ensure seamless retrieval.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Technical Mastery: MANDATORY proficiency with modern accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or Tally) and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Numerical Grit: Exceptional mathematical and analytical abilities with a proven track record of handling large datasets.

• Confidentiality: A high degree of professional ethics and the ability to safeguard sensitive corporate information.

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail: A "Zero-Error" mindset when it comes to financial entries and reporting.

• Organizational Agility: Ability to manage multiple financial deadlines—such as month-end closing and tax filings—simultaneously.

• Analytical Problem-Solving: Identifying the "Why" behind numerical variances and proposing corrective actions.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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