Vacancy For Financial Controller In A Multinational FMCG Company

Dragnet Solutions Limited - Our client, a Multinational FMCG Company is recruiting to fill the position of:     Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Lagos Reports to: Finance Director Purpose of the Job

• To gather, analyze and interpret operational data, market and customer indices, micro and macro environmental indices, financial information, industry trends and competitor data for effective business planning, management and investment decisions.

• Reviews analysis of information on production costs, test that all associated costs are captured/allocated and identify trends for the purpose of financial planning and cost analysis.
• Identifies long-term financial implications of intended corporate projects/initiatives and advise management.
• Reviews performance indices for the Group’s products and perform trend analyses of the various performance indices to provide management with information for strategic decision making.
• Prepares monthly business review report for the Managing Director.
• Tracks corporate and financial performance indicators, reports variations and proposes remedial actions.
• Recommends improvements to management reports and formats including responsibilities, recipients and frequency of preparation.
• Evaluates business/project proposals with comprehensive analysis of monetary impact on business.
• Reviews, benchmarks and updates defined operational and financial parameters/performance indicators against which corporate and functional performances will be measured on an ongoing basis.
• Reviews new policies, regulations, International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS) and projecting the effects that the same could have on the company and its investments.

• Very good knowledge of business and financial modelling.
• Very good knowledge of business operations and strategy including cost components, business processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional understanding of strategy and operations within FMCG industries.
• Superior analytical abilities, team working capabilities, and result oriented nature.
• Innovation, creativity and ability to think out of the box.
• Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools including financial and business modelling application.
• Proficiency in use of SAP ERP.
• A first degree or its equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics.
• 5+years’ experience in a managerial accounting position.
• Reputable manufacturing company with recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, CPA, ACCA)
• Self-confidence and integrity,
• Leadership Skill