Operations and Performance Analyst at Lafarge Cement

About the Job 

To aid managerial planning and commercial decision making by providing appropriate, accurate and timely analysis and reporting for the business segments.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure timely delivery of Month End Closing (MEC) activities, MTP and Budgeting
• Produce monthly management accounts for the business segment
• Carry out Internal Audits for the purpose of testing and reinforcing controls
• Liaise with auditors (Internal/Group/External) on Compliance and Controls requirements
• Generate annual and monthly budgets for the business segments
• Work with the rest of the team to ensure budgets are understood and adhered to
• Capex Business Case Preparation for the segment
• Ad hoc analysis and partnering that may be required from time to time

Leaning and Development:

• Ensure minimum competency level as required
• Ensure that Finance (Controlling) unit is fully aligned with evolution of the business
• Develop and agree Training & Development plan

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Professional qualification of recognized accounting body
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of people management
• Excellent IT skills (Proficiency with SAP, MS Excel and other MS Office tools)
• Strong commercial skills

Behavioral Competencies:

• Result oriented
• A balanced person with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Achievement oriented
• Analytical thinking
• Strong integrity
• Teamwork
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple deadlines

Managerial Competencies:

• Innovative
• Results oriented
• High integrity
• Ability to persuade and convince
• Effective time management skills