Finance Analyst Nigeria
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Job Description
Job Title:
Finance Analyst (1 Year Contract)
Reports to:
Finance Controller
Function / Sub Function:
General Management
Location:
Lagos Nigeria
Scope & Dimension of the Role
Analyzing everyday financial activities and subsequently providing advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans to enable the company s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company s objectives.
To distribute the financial resources of a company budget planning and supports the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
- Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.
- Maintain the financial health of the organization.
- Analyze costs pricing variable contributions sales results and the company s actual performance compared to the business plans.
- Develop trends and projections for the firm s finances.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for costreduction opportunities.
- Oversee operations of the finance department set goals and objectives and design a framework for these to be met.
- Manage the preparation of the company s budget.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
- Correspond with various other departments discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
Requirements
Competence Required
Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns.
Proficient user of finance software.
Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Able to manage guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
Professional Qualification & Experience
BS/MA degree in Finance Accounting or Economics.
Minimum of 25 years experience.
Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
Proven experience in a similar role.
Experience in the financial or FMCG sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst.
Benefits
- Budget: 57.5 Million Gross
Competence Required Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns. Proficient user of finance software. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used. A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles. Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations. Professional Qualification & Experience BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. Minimum of 2-5 years experience. Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus. Proven experience in a similar role. Experience in the financial or FMCG sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst.
Employment Type
Full Time
