Syngenta is a leading science-based Agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial Analyst & Admin Officer
Job No.: 18027289
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Description
- In pursuit of SFSA’s mission to create value for resource-poor smallholders in developing countries through innovations in sustainable agriculture and the activation of value chains, SFSA is seeking to recruit a Financial Analyst & Admin. Officer.
- Reporting to the Country Program Manager in Nigeria (and functionally to the Regional Finance Manager), the Financial Analyst & Admin Officer will support the effective execution of key financial processes and controls.
In particular, the role has the following core responsibilities, which are to:
- Manage the Nigeria invoicing process
- Ensure the smooth functioning of the Financial Controlling Tool in Nigeria, including responsibility for Timesheets and maintaining the Employee Database and providing support to Nigeria users
- Support the execution of Nigeria Budgets and perform ad-hoc numerical and financial analyses
- Prepare the Financial Statements and support a successful completion of external audits
- Drive Financial Compliance, including keeping an updated Delegation of Authority
- Execute all admin responsibilities.
Accountabilities
- Manage the Nigeria invoicing process:
- Ensure timely documentation of all invoices in line with SFSA financial procedures, including matching invoices to budgets and timely flagging inconsistencies to the Regional Finance Manager
- Maintain and regularly update the database with current and accurate information on vendors, contractors, and partners
- Supporting the Country Program Manager with in the procurement process for new purchases, by ensuring that there are multiple quotations from vendors
- Manage the payment process
- Support the Country Program Manager with the due diligence process for new vendors
- Maintain periodic updates of financial transactions captured in the Financial system, and communicate these to the Regional Finance Manager
- Manage Timesheet and Financial Controlling Tool for Nigeria:
- Ensure employee Timesheets Database is up to date and that Timesheets in Nigeria are filled out in a timely manner
- Conduct regular uploads of data to SFSA online financial tool, including Employee Timesheets, key Databases (Employee File, Vendors, Invoice, Internal Orders), actual data, Budgets and Latest Outlooks
- Support the Budgeting and Financial Controlling Process:
- Support the actual cost and preparation of monthly reports on actual figures to be uploaded in the Controlling tool
- Support the Country Program Manager on preparation of the 3-Year Plan, Yearly Budget, Forecast / Latest Estimate in cooperation with Project Officers. In addition, support on identification and analysis of deviations of Actual from Budget/LEs and identification of remedial actions
- Support the process of documentation and reporting of financial and administrative tools / processes
- Perform ad hoc finance / controlling / reporting / analytical tasks
- Prepare the Financial Statements and support a successful completion of external audits
- Drive Financial Compliance, including keeping an updated Delegation of Authority
- Execute all admin responsibilities:
- Booking venue for meeting
- Procurement and maintenance of office equipment/furniture
- Maintain proper record of company assets
- Monitor office repairs
- Responsible for Scheduling meeting, checking product quality, and deadlines of his/her subordinate
- Writing report during field days and stakeholders meeting
- Assisting in field data collection and monitor trials
- Assisting in tracking e-hub model
- And any other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Skills
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting and / or Finance
- Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong English proficiency; German and French desirable
- The ability to work through “virtual teams” and in a multi-cultural environment
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Power point)
- Razor-sharp problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong numeracy and competence in using excel with high data accuracy
- Willingness to thrive in a demanding and rapidly changing environment
- Knowledge of working with SAP preferred
- The ability to work independently and proactively, as well as within a team.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- At least two years relevant work experience in the context of private sector development, agriculture and/or international development
- Strong knowledge in Budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
- Very good project management experience and skills
- Previous experience working for a non-profit sector and/or in a developing country context may be considered an asset
This role is an excellent opportunity for a young and motivated professional to grow in a unique and catalytic agricultural foundation. Key attributes we are looking for are a strong and proactive work ethic, a passion to work for an expanding non-profit, and an unwavering commitment to learn.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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