Reporting and Financial Planning Associate

Our client, a group company with diverse investments in multiple sectors is recruiting for a Reporting and Financial Planning Associate for the holding company to be based in Lagos, Nigeria. This position is a critical component of the Finance function, supporting the business in financial reporting, consolidation, financial analysis, budget and forecast activities.

Job responsibilities:

• Support the coordination of the financial reporting process within the Group, working with subsidiaries to specify the form and context for reporting, as well as managing timelines for monthly and quarterly reporting
• Preparation of accurate monthly consolidated financial statements and report for the Group for management analysis and discussions including maintaining a record of journals for consolidation accounting and records
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the Group for release to the NSE/SEC and investing public
• Reconciliation of intra-group transactions for compliance, completeness and accuracy
• Consolidation, preparation and update of Group Financial budgets or other reports where aggregated information and analysis is required
• Compare historical results against budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis to explain differences in performance.
• Provide reliable and insightful financial data and reports.
• Support the team on accounting implications of contemplated transactions (i.e Acquisitions, Divestments, Capital raise, Restructuring)
• Carry out from time to time any other function as may be assigned by the Technical Accounting and Reporting lead
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Work with management to develop, monitor and drive value creation priorities

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or a related field.
• ACA or ACCA is mandatory. MBA, CFA or other professional certification are added advantages.
• Prior experience in consolidating and reporting the financial activities of a Group
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience from professional service firms and/or industry.
• Experience at a Big 4 Firm is an added advantage
• Strong IFRS and accounting knowledge; good SAP knowledge
• Outstanding academic records
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and work well under pressure
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships; ability to interact with other subsidiaries within the Group
• Excellent oral, written and people skills
• Ability to deliver projects on schedule and flexibility to work extended hours