Manager - accounts payable and finance shared services job at fmcg - apply now

FMCG, manufacturing, conglomerates, Big 4 consulting, companies every day worldwide gain more popularity. FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer Goods and is a general name for consumer goods which includes diversity of products of light and food manufacturing industries.

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, over-the-counter drugs and many other consumables.

We need need top talents with 7 - 10 years experience for the following Manager level vacancies:

Job Title/Position: Manager - Accounts Payable and Finance Shared Services
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior General Manager - Finance
Direct Reports/Subordinates: 4
Job Grade Level: 12/13

Job Summary

• Reporting to the SGM Finance, Manager, Accounts Payable and Finance Shared Services is responsible for managing systems, processes, accounting policies and procedures, and reporting matters related to the organizations Accounts Payable functions, including but not limited to P2P optimization process, vendor management within Finance, based on GL account maintenance and oversight, and payment process operations. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage the preparation and delivery of all major payable related reports for the company and its' subsidiaries. You will manage a team of two additional staff providing professional guidance and direction, as well as coaching and development. You will oversee the Finance Shared Services team consisting of external consultants and be responsible for their effective delivery. You will also work with external auditors ensuring liability reports are accurate in quarterly and annual financial statements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Finance Shared Services function, including working with the teams at various operating locations within the Nigerian organization as well as the African subsidiaries; provide the appropriate tools, processes, and training and development to make the function and its staff effective and efficient
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the Accounts Payable and Finance Shared Services function, including management of activities to support annual and quarterly external audits and reviews
• Develop processes, systems and tools to provide accurate and high quality financial reports. Work together with other stakeholders to develop standards and ensure alignment and continuously improve processes and systems
• Develop, maintain and communicate an integrated reporting calendar and process to inform all internal and external stakeholders of deadline reporting adherence and evolving issues that impact payable reporting and variances
• Lead the development and implementation of processes to create systems, controls and repositories to ensure data integrity and quality for all payable reports
• Support in the research, development, maintenance and communication of controls and accounting policies and procedures related to payable and shared management services

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting or business related courses
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAN)
• 7+ years' experience in finance with a focus in finance operations for manufacturing organizations. Gold Cement FMCG Sectors will be an advantage
• 3 years progressive supervisory / leadership experience
• Understands IFRS and public company regulatory reporting / filing requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder commitment, influence and negotiation skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Business acumen - shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps the knowledge up to date and uses cross-functional knowledge
• Exposure and knowledge of ERP applications. Experience with SAP will be very advantageous.

How to Apply 

Qualified Candidates should send their CV as an email attachment using the JOB name as email subject to: Recruitment@raldsandagate.com
Multiple applications will be disqualified.