Finance Controller Vacancy at Microsoft Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Controller

Job ID: 933300
Location: Lagos
Level: 60/61
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports to: Subsidiary Controller

Job’s Purpose

• This position is responsible for the Finance and Admin functions of Nigeria.
• The position is responsible for financial integrity of the
  subsidiary, compliance with statutory law and regulations as well as
  internal policies, controls, planning, forecasting and reporting
  requirements.
• Further, this position supports the management by providing
  value add analysis and being actively involved in decision making
  process around topics such as revenue, headcount, marketing and other
  resources deployments etc.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Business Partnering: Be an effective partner of the Country
  Manager and the subsidiary Leadership Team, providing insightful
  analysis and finance perspective to the decision making process in the
  subsidiary with focus on the long term financial objectives.
• Planning & Operational Excellence: Deliver timely and
  accurate information to the CM & WCA leadership team. Provide
  meaningful analysis for Revenue and P&L in both forward looking as
  well as in actual results. Operational excellence and execution of
  monthly forecast, Mid Year Review and Planning, providing solid
  financial services (e.g. AR, AP, Tax etc).
• Accounting and reporting: Ensure financial statements are
  presented accurately, timely and in line with corporate policies and
  statutory requirements.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure internal controls are
  in place and in compliance with corporate policies, procedures and
  statutory requirements. Improve education and awareness within the
  subsidiary.
• Cost Efficacy: Lead the cost efficacy efforts in the subsidiary,
  by improving processes, increasing efficiency, identifying
  opportunities to do more with less, leveraging technology and making
  cost efficacy a company wide effort. Manage procurement and RE&F
  activities.
• People Development: Effectively lead employees by providing the
  necessary training, development opportunities and ensuring we have the
  right resources in place.

Contacts:

• This position has frequent interaction with the Country Manager, subsidiary controller, HR and MEA HQ.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent
• Minimum Four (4) years of demonstrated work experience in finance and business management
• Strong understanding and experience in multinational financial
  operations with good understanding of US GAAP and local statutory
  requirements.
• Strong management skills and demonstrated ability to drive the
  effective implementation of procedures and policies to support
  operational business requirements across regional and organizational
  boundaries.
• Team player with ability to manage cross group and cross country boundaries.
• Highly developed analytical and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of MS Office
• A demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively
  (oral and written), establish trust quickly, and create win-win
  situations.
• MBA (Added advantage)
• Experience in working in multiple organizations with emphasis on
  communicating and decision making with demonstrated ability to work
  under pressure
• Experience with business processes and systems should include
  systems development, planning, forecasting, order processing, invoicing,
  credit, collection and sales credit tracking.
• Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of internal controls and compliance.

MS Competencies
Core Competencies Proficiency Level:

• Strategic Thinking 3
• Communication Skills 3/4
• Interpersonal Skills 3
• Dealing with Ambiguity 3
• Customer focus 2/3
• Integrity and Trustworthiness 4
• Action Oriented 3
• Conviction and Courage 3
• Decision Making 3/4
• Drive for Results 3
• Managing Systems and Processes 3/4

How to Apply

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