Job Title: Asst. Finance Manager, SC
Job Number: 130009VY
Ogranisation: Unilever Nigeria Plc
Schedule: Full-time
Primary Location: Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office
Shift: Day Job
Job: Finance
Travel: No
Description
Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job: – Responsible for all financial accountability at the facility. – Scheduling, Purchasing, Inventory and the Warehouse report in to this position. – Responsible for utilizing communication techniques designed to develop a work environment that will foster inter- and intra departmental relationships, (team commitment) which result in effective accountability and problem solving.
Position Responsibilities:
• Develop the budget for the Facility. Audit and support the budget process w/plant management to ensure alignment.
• Provide monthly/weekly analysis on plant performance. Cost details, material usage standards, manufacturing standards, direct, fixed and variable costs. Determine significant variances and areas for improvement.
• Set up standards for all new products including labor, packaging material, ingredients, and overhead using the SAP system. Support physical asset and inventory.
• Support plant management with accounts payable issues. Researching and identifying issues to ensure payment and accurate accounting.
• Identify and report inventory write-offs on a monthly/weekly analysis.
• Support the Plant TPM initiative through participation on the Site Steering Committee.
• Provide direction and leadership for the plant scheduling and materials management group.
Challenges:
• To ensure that all aspects of the financial reporting are completed timely, accurately and consistent with Unilever practices and policies.
• Create and cultivate business relationships in multiple geographic sites.
• Provide, manage and prioritize requests for cost analysis thus providing meaningful data to enable sound business decisions.
• Have influence and persistence to get accurate information and support from co-workers that don't report to you.
• Ensuring that the team operates within the established guidelines of the Safety Health, Environment and Quality committee as it relates to the position...
Relevant Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3 years of experience in finance, operations, or manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Access, Excel andWord) Knowledge of other accounting packages would be added advantage
• Strong financial and analytical skills
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Strong problem solving skills.
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