Finance Analyst - Gas Power Services, Sub Sahara Africa at General Electric (GE) Nigeria

Ref Id: 3189056
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Finance
Business Segment: Global Operations Financial Planning & Analysis COE

Role Summary

• Responsible for pacing, supporting close and reporting of Gas Power Services financials and margin reviews on multi-year agreements in the SSA region.
• The role requires strong accounting expertise, including knowledge of US GAAP and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Weekly pacing: Organize country-level pacing calls, aggregating inputs from contract managers for review with MF and service Directors
• Consolidate country-level roll-ups to support weekly reviews between MF/SD’s and Region GM and CFO. Also update region files for submission to HQ and supervise update of pacing tool
• Support CFOA estimate process and provide analysis of key drivers and changes on a weekly basis
• Support MF in blueprint processes, including Op Plans, SII and Early Read activities
• Participate in month and quarter close activities (prepare and post MJE’s) and relevant reports and supervise daily update of pacing tool
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including CSA deferred income & charge accounts using ART and conFIRM tools
• Support annual margin review process for CSA contracts, including but not limited to escalation calculations and other duties assigned by MF

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college /or equivalent knowledge or experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Finance
• Working knowledge of Contractual Services Agreement accounting and US GAAP on Revenue Recognition
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working experience in Oracle, Hyperion and CCL an added advantage
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.