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Group: Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections! Subject: Financial Manager (FMCG-Lagos, Nigeria) Gigi Russo posted a job: Financial Manager (FMCG-Lagos, Nigeria) "FINANCIAL MANAGER - NIGERIA PURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Financial Manager will strive for the creation and enhancement of shareholder value through the development and execution of business strategy, and financial stewardship of company assets. He will act as co-pilot for the business Managing Director, supporting him in developing the business and achieving business and financial targets. OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILTIES 1. Provide support for business strategy development and execution • Support development of AOP, Strategic Plan and Capital Plan • Provide analytical and planning support in the development and achievement of performance targets 2. Proactively lead performance management • Track business performance against targets • Clearly articulate operating performance in reporting and forecasts • Recommend contingency plans 3. Provide financial services to the front-line • Support strategic and trade/channel initiatives with detailed analysis • Prepare capital investment analysis • Drive Continuous improvement in delivery of financial services 4. Provide financial stewardship of assets and operations • Safeguard Company assets with prudent balance sheet management • Satisfy legal, tax accounting, corporate governance requirements • Establish strong internal control environment 5. Transfer and build operating capability • Support business in the transfer of Best practices tools • Work with the MDs to help identify system inefficiencies • Liaise with the Head Office on tool development • Flex resources according to needs of the businesses 6. Strengthen and leverage the organisation • Staff on board, train and retain high caliber finance talent • Clarify roles, set performance standard and goals, and coach staff around the core work • Implement performance/development plan • Work on own performance/development objectives 7. Consolidate at the end of the year all the accounts REQUIREMENTS: • Tertiary Accounting degree from a recognized accounting institution; • CA (Chartered Accountant); • At least 4 – 5 years working experience; • Be fluent in English; • Have experience working with African countries and come from a strong FMCG background preferably with experience in distribution and/or manufacturing; • Be willing and able to live and work in Nigeria; • Seasoned experience as an expat; Salary & Benefits Salary for this position is extremely competitive earning US dollars net. In addition to the salary other benefits include: • Company car with fuel and maintenance; • Accommodation; • Cellphone and cellphone allowance; • Furniture allowance; • Medical aid; • Life insurance ; • Performance based bonus. For more information, please call on 0027 21 466 8905 or email your CV in confidence to monalisa@ndb-executivesearch.co.za"

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