Provide effective financial business planning and analysis, support and guidance to business partners withing the Country / Area through the provision of consistent accurate financial information and the interpretation of the same to ensure business results are achieved.
Principal Accountability:
• Appraise and create strategy to improve company’s financial position
• Interpret operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the company and make specific recommendations, which result in cost reduction and profit improvement
• Play a key role in the management team and has responsibility for the Country’s/Area forecast
• Contribute to the annual budget process, coordinating in the input from respective business partners, providing them with information and interpretation of past financial performance and highlighting areas of improvement/ development
• Ensure compliance of Nielsen policies and procedures. Responsible for overall direction for the accounting, tax insurance, budget, credit and treasury functions
• Responsible for the preparations and issue of the annual balance sheet
• Direct the preparation of monthly and yearly financial balance statements
• Prepare, forecast, quarterly reviews and other analysis as appropriate for relevant business partners
• Produce special insightful analysis on specific areas of business performance as required
• Responsible for annual statutory audits and compliance with all local statutory requirements
• Shall be responsible for filing of annual tax returns and other tax requirements
Knowledge and Skills required
• Qualified Professional Accountant, ACA or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar post in comparable organization
• Must have knowledge of:
o Companies Act
o Income Tax Act
o Relevant Labor Legislation
o Exchange Control Regulations
• Should have knowledge of corporate law and accounting standards. Prior experience on the same will be an advantage
• Good communication skills
• Above average interpersonal skills and team player
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