SSA MSC Finance Analyst at Mondelez International LLC

Mondelez International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 160 countries around the world. We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Bournvita, TomTom, Cloret, and Trident gum.  Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SSA MSC Finance Analyst

Job ID: R-20165
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Job Descriptions

• Assist with month end closing activities from a P&L finalisation perspective
• Assist with financial accruals for Logistics team paying due attention to cost already accounted for
• Assist with validation of Log Ops tracking tools for imported goods received and stock sold
• Validate the fuel tracker for sale of diesel to transporters and recovery thereof
• Collate invoices from Freight Forwarders for imported goods and do validation checks against rate cards
• Analyse Cost Centre reports to understand variances vs plan/forecasts
• Co-ordinate and participate in monthly warehouse counts, reconciliation of counts, and adjustments
• Participate in Weekly Logistics Operations meetings
• Assist with preparation of Annual contracts and Quarterly forecasts
• Co-ordinate activities with Genpact team members
• Review aging stock on a weekly basis
• Manage reconciliation of General Ledger and Stock Ledger balances
• Review of stock adjustment posted in SAP and ensuring that we have due approvals for these entries
• Assist with review of monthly reports and KPI’s/Scorecards
• Manage the control and compliance agenda in line with Mdlz requirements
• Manage and prioritise ad hoc requests as required or delegated by manager

What You Will Bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

• Technical Expertise in financial analysis and data collection/structuring
• Business Acumen and a basic understanding of our business, consumer packaged goods industry, and local snacking market. Relevant experience in a regional (or sizeable local) business
• Leadership Skills including collaboration and communication skills within a larger Finance team. Team player with can do mentality to deliver results
• Growth / Digital Mindset and the ability to execute opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations

Requirements
What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Knowledge of SAP will be advantageous
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel at advanced level a must)
• Previous experience in month end closing activities will be advantageous
• Previous experience in managing stock counts will be advantageous
• Ability to work and collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Previous exposure to Logistics environment will be advantageous
• Ability to manage successful month end activities with minimal support
• Ability to build strategic and collaborative working relationships across the business.
• Ability to frame and present new ideas to gain buy in and resource.
• Be willing to work in fast paced environment, sometimes expected to manage multiple deliverables

Education / Certifications:

• Relevant tertiary degree or diploma – Management Accounting preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience, having worked in a similar environment / role with at least 12 months’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• FMCG experience advantageous

Functional Competenciesl

• Problem solving and dealing with ambiguity.
• Financial Acumen
• Creative and have an automation mindset to improve current processes
• Attention to detail and deliver professional analysis with relevant commentary
• Able to communicate well
• Analytical mind with aptitude in math

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online