Operational Finance Manager at Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most- loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operational Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a Finance Manager with FMCG experience to join our team. The role will involve working closely with the Finance Manager and other stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the finance function of the business in a region
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records in SAP, ERP Navision / Microsoft GP, Oracle Financials, and other financial systems as required
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with the preparation of annual financial statements
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation
• Assist with the preparation of tax returns and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Participate in the year-end audit process
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ICAN, CPA) is preferred
• 4 - 6 years of relevant experience in FMCG, including experience with SAP, ERP Navision / Microsoft GP, Oracle Financials or similar financial systems
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2024.