Finance Budget & Planning Analyst Job in a Reputable Production Company in Lagos

Workforce Management Centre - Our client, a reputable production company, is recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Finance Budget & Planning Analyst Location: Lagos Duration: Contract (6 months - renewable) Responsibilities Budget & Reporting - 70%:

• Assist with the preparation of timely and complete budget financials in conformity with US GAAP accounting requirements for consolidation and regulatory purposes.
• Assist in the design of budget templates and standard worksheets for use by budget owners in budget and rolling forecast submissions.
• Assist in budget training for all budget coordinators/owners on use of budget templates, dissemination of new information regarding any changes in cost code and cost centre structures.
• Provide support in managing budget timetable to ensure strict compliance with due dates.
• Provide 1st line review of non-commercial budget expenditures for the purpose of ensuring proper and accurate posting of expenditures to correct line items and that budget owners do not exceed budget on any line items.
• Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc analyses and calculations while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all forecast.
• Provide continuous support to Budget Owners in the preparation of their divisional budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Review proposed budget submissions from Budget Owners for accuracy and completeness.
• Support in the consolidation of various budget and rolling forecast inputs towards producing the budget financial statements.

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly finance calendar for book-keeping and payment run
• Perform assigned tasks during the monthly accrual process to ensure accuracy, validity and completeness of financial transactions.
• Compare actual to budgeted results (monthly and YTD) at the end of each reporting period, and report on significant variances.
• Provide assistance during the monthly transmission of actual financial data and timely submission of all applicable reporting schedules.
• Active involvement in the SAP project to ensure a smooth transition.
• Preparation of journal entries and reconciliations in line with SAP processes and procedures.
• Review and analyze assigned account lines, balances and variances. Ensure all discrepancies and wrong postings are followed up and corrected promptly.
• Provide assistance with relevant schedules and reconciliations during statutory audits.
• Carry out other special projects or ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

• 5-7 years of varied experience in budgeting, planning and accounting. An equivalent combination of education and experience would also be considered.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles and practices.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) would be an advantage.
• Ability to think logically in analysing and solving problems.
• Ability to perform mathematical tasks rapidly and accurately.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Experience working with SAP would be an asset.
• Proven experience using MS Excel, including using advanced formulas.
• General ledger, month-end close and bookkeeping experience.
• Broad knowledge of A/R and A/P practices and procedures.

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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