Career Opportunities at BASF

Desired Skills and Experience

• The ideal candidate should possess a relevant tertiary qualification in a Technical or Scientific field. A Post Graduate qualification in Business Management would be a distinct advantage.
• Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Sales and Market Development role within an international environment, and be able to demonstrate high flexibility in complex market environments.
• Good systems proficiency in MS Office is required.
• Fluency in English as well as the ability to communicate with people and develop meaningful business relationships across all levels and backgrounds.
• Exposure to the chemical industry would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of BASF products desired, whilst knowledge of the West African market is required.
• High levels of business savvy as well as strong negotiation skills would be added advantage.

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• The ideal candidate should possess a completed University degree (or equivalent) in accounting or finance, and have a minimum of 8 years proven track record in a Finance position, at least 3 of which should be in a management role.
• Candidates need to have experience in checking EBIT, Gross Commission, Gross Margins, as well as Inter Company Transfer Pricing.
• Candidates with strong analytical skills must be proficient in reporting, specifically the preparation of monthly Management and Sales reports, which will include but not be limited to Net Sales to 3rd party, PVX Analysis, Inventory Analysis and P&L reporting.
• Candidates must be computer literate, and should have experience working in SAP.  
• Candidate must be fluent in English, must be highly organized, able to work, think and act independently, able to work in a fast-paced environment and produce error-free work.