Job For National Finance Project Manager In A Reputable FMCG Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a key player in the FMCG industry, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: National Finance Project Manager Job Reference: 1468 Location: Nigeria Industry: FMCG Function: Financial Job Description

• Plans, lead and control all finance-focused tasks, systems changes and technology improvements across all regional finance departments and Head Quarters.

• Manage the execution of Finance transformation projects and initiatives in accordance with approved plans and targets.
• Act as the principle lead on financial control related projects.
• Collaborate with IT department to review the existing finance module on Navision ERP, identify the gaps, suggest changes or other suitable alternative system upgrade and build in adequate control.
• Develops project plans and guarantee satisfactory tasks completion on-time and within assigned budget.
• Build an effective team based environment and motivate employees to optimize their performance.
• Provide leadership and expertise on all projects.
• Review, restructure and improve on the existing chart of accounts and control subsequent accounts opening and changes.
• Ensure the authority matrix aligns with the growing needs of the company.
• Ensure smooth roll out of the chart of accounts and authority matrix across all regions.
• Ensure financial control and operating systems are in compliance with international financial reporting system across all regional finance department and Head Quarters.
• Review balance sheet on a regular basis, report identified lapses and ensure compliance with the company’s policies.
• Reviews all audit report, systematically addresses all the findings and issues raised by the internal and external auditors and ensure compliance afterwards.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or any other finance related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in various financial roles with at least 4 years in Financial Control role or senior processes and controls role in a large multinational manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the beverage industry a plus.
• Knowledge of risk management.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skill.
• Master's degree or MBA in finance or related discipline
• Must be a chartered accountant with ACCA or ACMA certifications.
• Must hold a degree in finance from an accredited business school.