Business Controller at Atlas Copco

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Business Controller to support Atlas Copco Nigeria’s business development, ensuring both efficiency and compliance with internal and external rules and regulations.

• This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated person with high analytical skills and this position will be based in Lagos

• You will have a key role in the control and guidance of our company’s financial results, including forecasting, analysis, and providing support to the Country Manager.

• This position reports to the Country Manager and will be a member of the Management Team

Mission as Business Controller you will:

• Raise "red flags" whenever compliance with sound business principles are at risk,
• Analyze business and financial data, in an accurate, relevant and timely manner, in order to map the performance, trends and various potential forecasts of the company,
• Drive continuous improvement in business control processes and procedures, support management and the organization with reports, analysis and tools to follow up on the business and to initiate actions,
• Be a driver and leader in training and coaching of employees to follow " The Way We Do Things"
• Lead the forecast process and its follow-up through the Management meetings, Business and Legal Boards.
• Ensure all Corporate Governance matters are understood and coordinated in line with statutory and Group standards.
• Continue to integrate, adapt and develop the financial organization to fulfil the Atlas Copco Group financial and organizational standards,
• Ensure that financial reporting is in accordance with IFRS and The Way We Do Things,
• Lead the reporting process: validate source data and accuracy of all company scorecards in accordance with FAM and local statutory practices,
• Improve and develop internal controls to safeguard company assets,
• Overall responsibility for Accounting and Finance functions (credit management, credit control, cash management, assets management, inventories, receivables, provisions, taxes etc.),

Experience requirements

• Practice of Business analysis and risk management. Good understanding of how to prepare financial statements and financial reporting Able to work in a fast-paced environment as a strong and influential team member Minimum 7 years’ experience in finance and business control, working with ERP systems (BPCS is an advantage).

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge on general accounting principles, IFRS and Local statutory accounting rules- Knowledge of the Group reporting systems

• Fluency in English Knowledge of Atlas Copco's The Way We Do Things Good command of Windows Tools specially a good working knowledge of Excel Understanding of local Finance, Accounting and regulatory practices

Educational Requirements

• Chartered accountant (ICAN, ACCA or equivalent) University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent. MBA is desirable

Personality requirements:

• Target and result oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Dynamic and open to change

• Good communication skills at all levels

• Team player- Strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility and leading projects to a successful conclusion

• Motivate, engage and coach your team in the organization to create lasting result