Reports: Head, Supply Finance

Purpose:

    * Lead the Supply BPM process across Guinness Nigeria to ensure consistent and rigorous analysis of business performance across COGS, Inventory, and CAPEX along with state-of-the art R&O’s (e.g. per brewery and supply unit)
    * Co-lead the annual Supply Planning process attaining stretching targets to be translated in YOY COGs reductions
    * Drive capabilities and common WOW across Supply Finance and Supply community, included, but not limited, to SAP/BW effectiveness/optimisation
    * To support the development of the Supply Finance team and play a critical role in increasing finance awareness within supply partners

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

Address with the Head of Supply Finance the Supply Business Performance agenda within Guinness Nigeria, providing concise, quality management information on key business drivers

Provider of insightful supply/commercial analysis of business performance issues and opportunities. Drive resolution of issues and hold people to account for follow through on actions that result in optimal business performance

Responsible for the timely and accurate production of a monthly BPM pack, R&O and strategic plan packs which guarantee full integrity of Guinness Nigeria financials

Act as a true finance business partner to the supply function by providing value-added analysis using the Africa One mindset

Develop a culture of data accuracy and integrity across all Supply financial information such as COGS, SKU costing, CAPEX, inventory

Qualifications and Experience Required:

* Master in Finance / Economics or qualified / partially-qualified accountant

* Extensive experience using SAP/BW along with advanced Excel spreadsheet for modelling and reporting.

* Excellent analytical and problem solver skills along with project management skills in a cross-functional team setting.

* Demonstrable experience of establishing credibility, influencing and working at senior management levels along with self starter, high commitment, delivering against goals with minimal supervision – ability to hit the ground running

* Able to effectively influence through peers / senior management and to manage different stakeholders in order to execute flawless — a master of execution.

* Able to lead and energise others through personal impact across organisation, providing at all time challenges to Status Quo and building upon them.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

To apply online click on the link below. Click ‘Search Openings’ and enter the reference number 22509BR in the keyword field.
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Deloitte West & Central Africa, Nigeria’s leading professional services firm, is looking to hire a Senior Account Officer to join its team in the Mid-Africa region.

Title: SENIOR ACCOUNT OFFICER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Code: WECA – FinR002

Description

• The Senior Account Officer will report directly the Finance Manager and be responsible for the Branch office function.
• The successful candidate will ensure that fee notes are raised and settled promptly, vendors are paid timely, best practices are in place for the collection/ vendor payment process; and reporting of receipts/payments, is timely and accurate.
• The Senior Account Officer will oversee a team of 4-5 staff;
• Support technology improvements and manage process redesign initiatives.

The responsibilities and duties this position include, are not limited to:

• Maintain the oversight and reporting requirement of branch offices
• Prepare and/or assist with the development of financial documents,
processing and budget execution by branch offices.
• Provide analytical support for specific programs with respect to budget formulation, execution, and reporting. .
• Assist with collecting, tracking, verifying, and reporting on receipts,
payments, commitments and obligations.
• Record and maintain financial transactions and documents in various financial and document management system including providing analytical support to the budget decision-making support process and performing financial analysis and account reconciliation

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a first degree in Accounting or Finance,
• 7+ years of professional experience,
• 3+ years of management experience, knowledge of internal controls
• An expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, GreatSoft, Oracle and other accounting systems/ programs.

This role is for a proactive problem solver with the ability to give and receive accurate and difficult feedback to subordinates, managers, and peers. Experience with ProSoft general ledger is a plus.

Method of Application:

To apply for these positions, please send your CV and cover letter to: recruitmentNG@deloitte.com, stating the reference number of the position you applied for. Note that only applicants who are to be invited for interviews shall be notified.

Deadline: 28th January, 2010.