Associate, Financial Planning and Analysis at Japan Tobacco International (JTI)

Job ID:  80023
Location:  Victoria Island, Lagos
Professional area: Accounting & Finance
Contract type: Permanent
Professional level: Experienced

Position Purpose

• We are looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Associate. The incumbent, working very closely with Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and local Management Team will be responsible for the financial planning cycles, reporting of business performance, financial reporting of volumes and financials, improvement of the entity internal controls environment and business process, control and management of OPEX and marketing budget.

Main Areas of Responsibilities

• Actively take part in the planning and budgeting cycle
• Support the FP&A Manager in Financial reporting
• Timely and accurate data submission to Sub-region finance.
• Ensure weekly and monthly volume reports for West Africa.
• Strengthen the existing Internal controls over financial reporting and policies & procedures
• Participate in the month-end accounting closing process
• Review of contract - commercial terms
• Analytical support (e.g., Marketing- Cost/accruals, Trade- pricing)

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• University Degree in Finance and Accounting or its equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in similar role
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge in SAP R/3 and BI tools is an added advantage.