Description
- Budgeting/Medium term plans. Working in conjunction with the business operation managers, prepare within the set deadlines, an accurate annual company budget/medium term plans to meet the CEO/Country Managers’ set ambition for the coming year. This includes sensitivity analysis of the budget for risks and opportunities. The budget and reports to support the budget are to be prepared in accordance with the Dangote Group standards and templates.
- Forecasting. To prepare forecasts as directed by the CFO, CEO and/or Group, in accordance with the set templates and standards and within the set deadlines. This includes sensitivity analysis of the forecasts prepared for risks and opportunities.
- Reporting. To prepare, within the set deadlines, the month end management reports on performance versus set targets/prior year and detailed analysis of variances against set targets/prior year, including recommendations for improvement. The role will also draft all related Group Standard reports as required, within the set deadlines.
- Business Analytics. Prepare any other business analytics as required and in time, necessary for decision making & control, to support the business objectives of low cost, improved profitability, and performance risk management.
- Cash call. Support an effective cash call process including accurate forecasting for expected call.
- Any other duties. Any other duties as may be assigned to the job holder, including be a key officer in the finance department providing support to the FC, CFO and CEO as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related discipline.
- At least 4 years of work experience in Finance and/or Cost Accounting.
- Professional Accountancy qualifications are essential (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) is essential.
- Sound understanding of basic computer packages and a good understanding of ERPs, specifically SAP (ability to be developed up within one year on SAP).
- Excellent analytical skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with teams across departments.
- Good understanding of our business and the environment it operates in.
- Good business acumen.
- Ability to learn fast.
- Able to work under pressure.
- The job holder must have the potential of progressing into a higher role in the department and/or organization.
Benefits
- Personal Health Insurance
- Pay Off Time
- Training and Development
