Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related discipline.
  
• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
  
• 3 to 7 years of relevant work experience.
  

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
  
• Advanced accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
  

• Quality control-In alignment with plant stores, inspect the quality of products received, identifying and reporting products below the approved specification.
  
• Determining the goods, services, or works required by the company and ensuring they are procured efficiently.
  
• Researching and evaluating potential suppliers for quality, reliability, and pricing.
  
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure the best deals and terms.
  
• Preparing and managing purchase orders in accordance with the company’s needs and budget.
  
• Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery and resolving any issues that arise.
  
• Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships with assigned distributors and top-tier customers to realize maximum value for Dangote Cement Plc.
  
• Managing relationships with key suppliers to maintain the quality of goods, timely delivery, and compliance with contract terms.
  
• Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
  
• Assessing and mitigating risks associated with procurement processes.
  
• Analyzing procurement data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  
• Working closely with other departments to ensure alignment and support decision-making processes as needed.