IROKO Partners Limited Job for a Financial and Management Reporting Analyst
IROKO is Africa's leading entertainment technology company. Launched in
2010, by Jason Njoku and Bastian Gotter, it is one of the most talked
about African internet start-ups, thanks to its flagship Nollywood movie
platform iROKOtv.
Head quartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the company has
pioneered Video-On-Demand for Nollywood content (Nigerian movies) and
has aggregated the world's largest online catalogue of African content,
totalling 10,000+ hours.
The company is also a leading global
distributor of Nollywood content and works with international brands as
diverse as British Airways to Nollywood TV, Tigo and The Africa Channel,
to provide the highest quality movies for audiences around the world.
In 2015, iROKO pivoted into the Linear TV market and has launched two
channels - iROKO Play and iROKO Plus, on leading network, StarTimes.
Job Title: Financial and Management Reporting Analyst
Job description
The Financial and Management Reporting analyst is
responsible for the preparation of all management reports, cost
analysis, budgets and forecasts. He/she must ensure effective and timely
flow of financial information for Management decision making to the
Board of Directors and Senior Management, and where necessary, external
parties such as investors, regulators, tax offices or financial
institutions. The successful candidate must have a proven track record
in the area of Performance management and will be responsible for
providing effective and efficient financial advice and support to the
organisation and colleagues to enable them to make sound business
decisions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain
and improve reporting pack, containing management information on month
by month basis, such as, but not limited to variance analysis of actual
vs budgeted expenditure for all the group’s reporting divisions
- Maintain
and improve the current budget reporting, assist the CFO and Head of
Finance with all Board reports including forecasts and performance
management reporting
- Evaluate and advise department
heads on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new
projects/strategies for the business.
- Provide timely and
accurate analysis of budgets, management reports and KPI’s analysis in
order to assist the CFO, Head of Finance, the Board and other senior
executives in strategic decision making.
- Continual
improvement of the budgeting process through education of department
managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
- Establish
credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an
effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
- Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the organistion
- Provide
strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues
affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of new projects and
ventures.
Monitor costs and credit control for the Group
Assist in the external audit and tax processes when required.
Liaising with third parties including auditors and tax consultant.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Excellent
communications skills – the ability to influence and persuade others
using appropriate written or oral presentations / techniques.
- Analytical skills – being able to find solutions to complex problems and explain them clearly.
Ability to supervise and support the work of others and able to balance workload priorities.
Able to develop management reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with peers and employees
Ability to present information and make recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of the Internet and the Tech sector
Communication & Interpersonal, Leadership, Analytical Thinking Skills
Education and Training
Master degree-level education in Finance or Accounting
Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification (ICAN/ACCA)
*****Advanced Microsoft Office
Work Experience
- Five
to seven years previous work experience in a Senior managerial role
within Finance dept, especially in the field of management reporting and
performance management
- Experience in cost control,
budgeting, variance analysis, KPI reporting and demonstration of long
term strategic planning are essential
- General knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting and financial management;
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make deadlines.
- Experience
in situations requiring good judgment; professionalism; solid problem
solving skills; ability to handle multiple tasks;
- Experience of providing financial advice across departments / services in a complex, ‘multi objective’ organisation.
- Evidence
of achievement in a finance role, including evidence of innovative use
of risk management techniques to assist in the delivery of business
objectives.
- Experience of planning, developing and delivering projects in a complex organisational setting.
- Knowledge of African Tech/Media industries is added advantage
COMPETENCIES
Analysis & Judgement
- Breaks a problem down into its constituent parts, sees the “wood from the trees” and the relationships between issues.
- Aware
of information sources and how to get information needed, seeks our
relevant information for problem solving and decision making, consulting
with others as necessary.
- Ability to draw sound
inferences from the information available; makes use of logic and
creates/contribute to imaginative solutions.
YEARS OF EXPEREINCE
5 - 7 Years
How to Apply
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