Job Openings at KPMG Nigeria – 5 Positions

KPMG is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Treasury Accountant
2.) Payables Accountant
3.) Regional Manager, Quick Service & Up-Country Locations
4.) National Parts Manager
5.) General Manager, Service & Spare Parts.

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

Job ID: 150672BR
Location: Lagos
Service Line: Finance & Accounting
Job Level: Associate / team member
Contract Type: Permanent
Full Time / Part Time : Full Time

Job Summary

• The Finance and Accounts team in KPMG Nigeria is responsible for recording, preparing and presentation of the financial report of the firm’s activities.
• The role – Responsible for all matters relating to cash management and cash disbursements

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring availability of funds, monitoring all bank balances and requesting funds transfers when necessary
• Responsible for preparing monthly and revised weekly cash forecasts
• Prepare monthly variance analyses of actual cash collection against forecast
• Responsible for processing investment of  idle funds with banks
• Responsible for preparing and maintaining schedule of interests on invested funds
• Responsible for maintaining proper records of investment certificates
• Liaison with banks on all cash and related matters
• Responsible for reviewing cheque vouchers
• Supervise daily cash count
• Responsible for preparing weekly bank position statement
• Calculates and advise on monthly internal exchange rate
• Responsible for conducting regular cash audit
• Supervise activities of Banking Officer

Backup Arrangement:

• The Payables Accountant will take up all the duties and responsibilities of the Treasury Accountant when absent.

Job Requirements
Education:

• B.Sc. in Accounting or its equivalent
• Should possess ACA cetification

Experience:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Strong appreciation of treasury and cash management including cash forecasting, loans, investment, etc
• Good appreciation of the Nigerian capital and money markets
• Accounting skills
• Strong business acumen and ability to recognise and take advantage of opportunities
• Strong negotiation and persuading skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business ethics and high level of integrity
• Knowledge of basic information technology/Microsoft office tool
• Supervisory skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong networking and relationship management skills

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and completeness of cash forecast - every second working day of every month for monthly and by 10am of every Monday for the weekly forecast
• Timely release of weekly Bank Position – not later than 12noon of following Monday
• Fraud-free, error free petty cash management/recording system – zero tolerance
• Proactive in advising the Director of Finance to place idle funds
• Effective supervision of the Banking Officer measured by zero loss of cash.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job ID: 150671BR
Location: Lagos
Service Line: Finance & Accounting
Job Level: Associate / team member
Contract Type: Permanent
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

• The Finance and Accounts team in KPMG Nigeria is responsible for recording, preparing and presentation of the financial report of the firm’s activities.
• The role - Management of all processes associated with accounts payable

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of all vendors’ invoices and payments
• Maintain a record of inter-firm billings and payments
• Process all vendors’ payments and staff’ claims in accordance with the firm’s policy
• Ensure prompt recording and/or application of payments of accounts payable into the General Ledger, including inter-firm billings
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling the accruals system
• Maintain record of WHT deductions from Vendors and ensure remittance to the appropriate authorities (LSIR & FIRS)
• Responsible for computing WHT on rent and remittance to appropriate authorities
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of accounts payable to the general ledger
• Responsible for monthly reconciliation of inter-firm balances to the general ledger
• Prepare monthly reconciliation statement for key vendors
• Prepare monthly reconciliation statement for key KPMG offices
• Maintain appropriate contact with key KPMG offices on inter-firm billings related matters
• Maintain appropriate contact with key finance officers on all vendors’ related matters
• Provide input on inter-firm billings to the Financial Accountant for IHQ reports
• Liaise with procurement units on vendor related matters and resolve all issues
• Provide daily accounts payable information for cash management purposes

Backup Arrangement:

• The Treasury Accountant will take up all the duties and responsibilities of the Payable Accountant when absent.

Job Requirements
Education:

• B.Sc. Accounting or its equivalent (Second-Class Upper Division)

Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Conversant with Vendor management system and best practices

Skills:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Good understanding of local accounting principles
• Good Accounting skills
• Good understanding of WHT and VAT.
• Knowledge of basic information technology/Microsoft office tool
• Good organisation skills
• Good level of attention to details
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Maturity and tact

Key Performance Indicators:

• Capturing services not yet paid for 100% through the accrual system
• Speed of processing and releasing payments to vendors according to agreed terms
• Accuracy of inter-firm payable balances
• Accuracy of vendor’s payable balances
• Availability of daily accounts payable information not later than 11am of the following day
• Availability of monthly reconciliation statement of accounts payable not later than the 20th day of the following month
• Availability of monthly reconciliation statement of inter-firm balances not later than the 20th day of the following month
• Collection of WHT receipts on Vendors’ payable not later than 2months form date of remittance
• Timeliness of resolution of disputed balances by vendors and / or KPMG offices
• Accuracy of inter-firm billings into IHQ report

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Nigeria

Detailed Job Description

• To monitor, manage, and develop the aftersales services of Quick service and Upcountry locations
• To exploit all possible opportunities for growth of aftersales service within the regions
• Managing public relations with (Fleet customers) Government and Corporate organizations for aftersales service.
• Contribute to achieving Division’s set goals and targets
• Achieving planned gross margin for Business
• Minimize operating costs
• Develops & Establish short- and long-term goals with the General Manager/Executive Director, then map out plans and strategies to achieve them
• Coordination and control of the regional branches and Quick service locations
• Raise performance standard
• Formulate plans and objectives with the General Manager/Executive Director heads that will empower locations to achieve set targets.
• Develop and communicate appropriate aftersales policies and strategies to achieve customer traffic to the workshops.
• Aftersales culture in Quick service and upcountry locations.
• Increase effectiveness, Fix it right first time, and customer satisfaction of Aftersales locations.
• Effectively manage performance review process
• Improve leadership and technical skills in the region
• Build a disciplined workforce
• Inculcate ownership approach to business of all staff of the region
• Stimulate staff to top performance
• Build a winning team and service culture in Quick service and upcountry locations
• Monitor staff’s training and development needs and plans effectively.
• Improve image of brands
• Deliver against service level agreements for business
• Identify/develop new market opportunities/segments for the Aftersales & Spare parts
• Regularly scan competitive environment to ensure that our prices and service remain competitive
• Any other Duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualification and Experience

• Five (5) years hands on experience
• Membership of relevant accredited professional body.
• Possession of a relevant post graduate degree is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel. PowerPoint
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Result oriented/leadership skills
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Industry / product knowledge and proactiveness
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to take calculated business risk/decision
• Excellent driving skills
• Report presentation skills
• Persistence/ organization skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Nigeria

Detailed Job Description

• Ensures the Parts team works closely with colleagues in Service, Sales and Administration to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Establishes and monitors the team’s training requirements to ensure the required level of skill and expertise is available.
• Implements performance management, coaches and develops the team to improve performance.
• Planning and implementing marketing activities (such as telemarketing, direct mailing, price marketing, event marketing).
• Manages the day to day operations of the Parts department to ensure the achievement of key targets.
• Maintains agreed profit margins and return on investment by selling the maximum amount of parts to trade and retail customers.
• Maintains an efficient parts service to other departments within the Company.
• Analyses sales data to place emphasis on selling the most profitable lines.
• Monitors customer activity and amends discounts where necessary.
• Implements systems to monitor and record lost sales, reviews data and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains stock levels, purchasing within agreed budgets.
• Proper ordering and monitoring to minimize parts obsolesce and value loss.
• Controls and meets budgetary spending targets, discussing significant variations with the relevant Manager.
• Monitors stock overheads and stock values, reporting any which exceed the budget to the Company.
• Analyses current procedures and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Responsibility for all inventory management organizations (incoming goods, outgoing goods, storage rack organization, returning of warranty and replacement parts, inventory).
• Ensuring an efficient, cost-optimal warehousing, including involvement of logistics service providers where appropriate.
• Defining objectives for specific business fields, e.g. wheels, tires, air conditioning systems.
• Presenting and pricing accessories and Lifestyle products.
• Assists the Company to formulate parts sales strategy and policy.
• Develops a successful trade parts operation as part of the Company’s strategy and Identifies and pursues new business opportunities.
• Initiates, plans and promotes parts sales events and contributes to the Company’s annual marketing strategy.
• Maximizes customer satisfaction at all times and ensures absolute clarity in all customer transactions.
• Takes responsibility for the management of major accounts, identifying how customer service can be further improved.
• Works with colleagues and other teams across the Company to deliver improvements and provide a seamless service to customers.
• Uses feedback to improve skills and performance of self and the Parts team.
• Ensures the Parts team adheres to legal, environmental and health and safety requirements while ensuring the safety and security of people, vehicles and property at all times reporting any known faults or hazards.
• Ensures opportunities for sales by other teams are followed up by the appropriate colleague

Required Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc and/or Technical and Engineering Degrees / equivalent with a minimum of five (5) years practice experience in Service department of Automobile Industry touching Workshop, Spare Parts, Training and Customer Relations
• Technical skills, knowledge and experience of the retail motor industry
• Experience of modern business methods
• Relevant knowledge of automotive parts business
• Experience in supply chain management
• Experience of vehicle legislation, consumer legislation and trade practices
• Experience in controlling clerical work, administration, organization and financial matters
• Proven track record in managing people and systems
• Knowledge of stock control systems
• Contact with distributors, fleet owners, trade outlets, shops selling parts and accessories
• Current driving license
• Computer skills, including experience of operating word processing and database packages, email and internet

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online