HYT Consulting: Financial Controller

HYT Consulting – Our client is a multinational FMCG and a fast growing producers/manufacturer of various types of goods. As a result of business expansion and capacity building, unique career opportunities exist in the organization for highly competent and self-motivated professionals; the company is looking to fill the vacant position:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos

Report To: CFO
To ensure prompt preparation of Monthly Performance Report for Management decision

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinates all activities of the DepartmentPreparation of Financial StatementsPreparation and consolidation of budgets and long Term plansExpenditure Control including Budget preparation and Discipline.Analysis of variances against Budgets and KPIManagement Information including periodical(weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual) reports.Management of Trade and Other debtorsProject Evaluation and MonitoringSetting Key Performance Indices (KPIs) e.g.Ensures compliance with Quality System requirements in the departmentPreparation of monthly cash flow forecastFinancial responsibility, including actuals and forecasting, of Business Development and Barter productsProvision of revenue recognition advice to the businessWork with the CFO to prepare annual budget and 3 year planPreparation of monthly forecast including full responsibility for cost forecastingPreparation, review and analysis of quarterly health checkCost base analysis for both Support costs and Brand costsClient and Agency spend analysis .

Qualifications and Experience

First degree in Accounting or related discipline.Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, or other relevant higher business degree with proven analytical and qualitative accounting/ finance competencies.Experience in FMCG treasury funds management and loan syndicationTwelve (12) years cognate experience, of which at least Three (3) years at senior management level

Competencies Required

Experience in FMCG industry with, key issues, trends and development.Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including indepth understanding of international and local accounting and financial reporting standards.Good understanding of foreign exchange operations and regulations, and other relevant regulations – FMCG industry, income and other tax, etc.Strong knowledge of the local and international banking industry.Proven ability to interpret financial statement and apply a broad perspective in summarizing results.Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence othersAbility to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systematic impact of various policies, issues and solutionsGood at analyzing and resolving complex financial problems,Competent in the use of computers to enhance work performance,Self-motivated, diligent, and enthusiastic with a strong business orientationAbility to pay attention to details.

Application Closing Date
7th May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested qualified candidates should send their updated CVs to: [email protected]  with the position you are applying for.