POSITION PURPOSE:This position is established to support the Finance Manager for West Africa and the local Management Team in the following areas:- financial planning cycles (ASP/LE/OL), analysis and reporting of business performance,
– monthly Actual volume & financial performance reporting- assist in the continuous improvement of Internal controls through design & implementation of local procedures,- Control of OPEX and Marketing budget spending.MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
1. Planning and budgeting cycle:Actively participate in the preparation of ASP, LEs and OL cycles by:- Preparing and, after review, submitting the Volume & Financial data to WA Mgt in an accurate & timely manner (financial model update).- Performing data loads into MESSA planning tool (TM1) and ensuring reconciliation to Model,- Populating PMM Decks and CFO Briefs and preparing related roadmaps (Var anlysis),- Performing data loads into BPS (JTI SAP Business Warehouse) & reconcile to TM1.2. Financial reporting (monthly Actuals)- Prepare monthly Volume and Financial CFO Briefs for the Finance Mgr review.- Prepare variance analysis of the gross margin (price/cost, volume, mix) for completion of CFO Brief roadmaps.- Prepare ad-hoc answers/analysis to address JTI Finance or Market Mgt inquiries (WA, MESSA, MENEAT).3. Local Management ReportingIn cooperation with Entity Finance and under supervision of the Finance Mgr:- participate into the development and preparation of a monthly Local Mgt Report,- participate in the establishment of Marketing Expenditure Report by Brand / Project.- particpate in the development and preparation of monthly OPEX reporting (by Function & P&L line).4. Internal controls – Policies & proceduresActively participate in the development and continuous improvement of local Policy & Procedure as assigned by the Finance Mgr:- in own field of responsability (FP&A)- in other Finance and Cross Functional areas (Marketing, Logistic, etc) as part of the project team.Others- Prepare ad-hoc Financial Analysis & Simulation as may be required (for BAP/Memo, ITR, etc)- Assist Entity Finance team during Month- End closing & Reporting as may be necessary, and act as substitute if required.- Particpate in the continuous enhancement of the local Accounting/Financial system (Navision)
Qualifications :
University Degree in Finance & Accounting; Accounting Qualification is required or in process.
Min 2 to 3 years in a similar position & international environment or in an external audit firm.
Fluent in English is a must. SAP R/3, ACA or ACCA and BI tools knowledge is a plus.
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
– Excellent knowledge of Financial & Management Accounting, IFRS, Tax accounting,- strong Excel knowledge.- Ability to work with tight deadlines and under pressure,- Strong analytical skills,- Excellent communication skills, team player,- Proactive, self-starter.
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Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward detailed CVs to irene@findajobinafrica.com
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irene@findajobinafrica.com
