Financial Planning & Analysis Associate at JTI

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Description :     

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 WECA 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),

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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 (WECA, MESSA, MENEAT).

3. "Local Management Reporting

In 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 & procedures

Actively 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."

5. "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 :

Education:

University Degree in Finance & Accounting; Accounting Qualification is required or in process.

Work Experience:

Min 2 to 3 years in a similar position & international environment or in an external audit firm.

Skills:

Fluent in English is a must. SAP R/3 and BI tools knowledge is a plus.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:

"- Excellent knowledge of Financial & Management Accounting, IFRS, Tax accounting,

- strong Excell knowledge.

- Ability to work with tight deadlines and under pressure,

- Strong analytical skills,

- Excellent communication skills, team player,

- Proactive, self-starter.

To Apply:

Send your CV to similoluwa@findajobinafrica.com