Graduate Financial Controller at Nielsen Company

The Nielsen Company is a global leader in measurement and information and we believe in providing our clients with a precise understanding of the consumer. We give insights into what consumers buy and watch to a multitude of our clients including Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Google, Diageo, Coca Cola and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Nigeria

Job Description
The key responsibilities include:

• Track and review the monthly Account reconciliations.
• Review Revenue cognition or any other technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Review and tracking of Account Receivables, collections, un-billed receivables, credit notes, DBO.
• Tracking of compliance to local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document region specific business processes and policies to maintain and strengthen internal control.
• Prepare and update monthly Controller Scorecard.
• Management of the finance function and overseeing the finance team.
• Engage and manage operating planning process.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows.
• Timely Payroll preparation and process implementation.
• Maintenance of financial and accounting processes.
• Preparation of monthly consolidated P&L account and Balance Sheet.
• Timely and accurate preparation of statutory and internal financial reports.
• Conduct quality checks on all prepared reports before submission to both local & regional teams.
• Coordinate internal relationships- working with commercial team to ensure clients' service payments are rendered as and when due.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Team Management: Ability to manage team dynamics
• Analytical skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Consultative and Influencing skills
• Time Management Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Strong Communication skills
• First degree in Accounting, Accountancy, Finance or Financial Management
• Certified Chartered Accountant; ICAN, ACCA or equivalent
• CFA qualification will be added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

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