Finance Manager at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Function: Corporate

Responsibilities
What will you be accountable for:

• Managing accounting functions like maintaining the payables/creditors general ledger, month-end closing, and expense reporting
• Ensuring accuracy of financial statements and payment transactions
• Undertaking reconciliation of supplier statements
• Oversee monthly close process including the review of journals, financial statements, and reconciliations.
• Performance of SOx controls at key reporting periods to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
• Provision of information to support internal and external audits.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Analysis of the financial accounts to help management monitor ongoing performance on an accurate and timely basis.
• Ensure a strong system of Internal controls within the Finance department.

Requirements
Essential experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Finance and accounting background, with a minimum of 3 years work experience.
• Professional accounting qualifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA), FMCG sector experience will be an added advantage. 
• Critical problem solving, interest in analysing business data with attention to detail
• Good knowledge of working with ERP systems and Microsoft office applications.
• Business Partnering skills - ability to develop good working relationship with key stakeholders. Apply a commercial approach to all activities.
• Good knowledge of IFRS standards and reporting best practices
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact, and recommendations to management.

What We Offer You?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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