Credit Risk & Management Accountant

  • Full-time
  • Global Contract type: Permanent
  • Region: EMEA
  • Area: Africa
  • Global Department: Finance

Company Description

Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of SIKA Group, headquartered in Switzerland. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for construction and industry.

Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With around 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

Job Description

The Credit Risk & Management Accountant will analyze, prevent and manage risks of credit to customers. Maintain confidentiality of data within the organization and responsible for costing and account receivables

General Responsibilities:

  • Credit Risk Management
  • Customers account creation review and approval, including updating account information and customers records
  • Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, aging reports, and statements of Accounts.
  • Supporting internal and external audit requirements.
  • Customer trading account query resolution
  • Address customer’s complaints and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Maintain customer relationships and provide service to customers as and when statements and invoices are requested.
  • Reconcile accounts and ensure accurate account maintenance
  • Treasury Management (Letter of Credit, Cashflow and other banking relationship)
  • Good receipt management
  • Responsible for Product Costing and Pricing
  • Work collaboratively with accounts payable and other accounting staff to ensure accuracy in finances
  • Proactively engage in continuous improvement initiatives for the AR process.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related field
  • Professional Certification (ACA, ACCA or CFA)
  • Possession of an MBA is an added advantage

Experience & Competencies

  •  Min 5 years relevant experience
  • Experience in GL, cost and management accounting
  • Knowledge of SAP preferred
  • Knowledge of Credit risk management
  • Proficient in use of MS Office suites
  • language: English fluent

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, paid time off and paid holidays

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their careers.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. 

Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. 

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability

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