Company: Cummins Inc.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Finance – Distribution Business Unit
Career Path: Finance
Job Type: Full-time
Career Level: Experienced
Work Arrangement: On-site with flexibility
Requisition ID: 2440550
Job Summary
Cummins Inc. is seeking a qualified and experienced Accounting Supervisor to join its Finance team within the Distribution Business Unit in Lagos, Nigeria. The successful candidate will oversee general ledger activities, financial reporting, account reconciliations and internal controls while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, Nigerian tax laws and statutory requirements.
The role also involves analysing complex financial transactions, improving accounting processes and leading a team of accounting professionals to support accurate reporting and effective financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee general ledger maintenance, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately, completely and on time.
- Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures and practices that promote compliance, consistency and financial integrity.
- Review, analyse and record complex financial information, including revenue and expenditure transactions.
- Validate account reconciliations, balance sheet accounts, profit and loss statements and consolidated financial reports.
- Identify weaknesses in internal controls, assess financial risks and implement corrective measures.
- Research complex accounting matters and provide recommendations to support sound financial decisions.
- Design, improve and maintain accounting systems and processes to enhance financial operations and transaction management.
- Lead, coach and mentor the accounting team, assign responsibilities and provide performance feedback to support professional development and operational excellence.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and provide actionable insights for business decision-making.
- Assess the effectiveness of financial controls, identify gaps and implement improvements to reduce financial reporting risks.
- Ensure financial transactions comply with applicable accounting standards, tax laws, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification, such as ACA or ACCA, is required.
- Minimum of five years’ progressive experience in accounting and Nigerian tax compliance.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, statutory obligations and regulatory requirements.
- Proven financial analysis skills, including the ability to interpret financial data and identify business risks and opportunities.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to handle complex financial transactions in line with applicable standards and company policies.
- Ability to identify control weaknesses and implement effective corrective actions.
- Leadership, team management and staff development skills.
Added Advantage: Experience with a Big Four audit or consulting firm.
Benefits and Work Environment
Cummins offers continuous learning opportunities, supportive benefits and a workplace culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, safety and work-life balance. Employees can also benefit from opportunities to develop their careers while contributing to innovative technology and sustainability initiatives.
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to qualified candidates without discrimination on legally protected grounds. Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who require accommodation due to a health condition or disability.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Cummins recruitment portal using the link below:
Apply for the Accounting Supervisor Job at Cummins Inc.
Application Closing Date: Not Specified.