Procter and Gamble is one of the largest FMCG (Fast Moving
Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel,
Always, Gillette and Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for
over 179 years globally and 24 years in Nigeria. For more information
about P&G the company and our brands please visit http://www.pg.com/ and our career website at http://www.africa.pgcareers.com.
about P&G the company and our brands please visit http://www.pg.com/ and our career website at http://www.africa.pgcareers.com.
We are currently looking for a Cost Analyst to join our
Finance & Accounting Department. Please find further details around this
opportunity below:
Job Title: Cost
Analyst - Finance and Accounting
Job ID: IME00000364
Locations: Lagos
Overall
Responsibility:
Be responsible cost accounting / financial analysis to
ensure that sound control is in place to support the business growth. This role
also works closely with the Commercial and or Product Supply team
Essential
Responsibilities:
Provides leadership to Commercial and or Product supply team
that enables them to define strategic plans and goals that are business driven,
aligned with the company goals, rooted to the external environment and are
stretching but realistic.
Champions external focus by leading benchmarking work to
better understand competitive strategies, capabilities, processes and costs.
Then uses the information to influence strategies and business decisions
appropriately.
Drives a strong cost focus across their business by
Identifying cost efficiencies/opportunities for their business.
Acts as an entrepreneur providing breakthrough propositions
and game-changing value creation opportunities. Utilizes new/creative business
models to analyze options, remove obstacles, encourage “smart” risk taking, and
move the business forward.
Demonstrates excellent analytical skills by picking up
concepts quickly and understanding issues deeply. Quickly provides
structures/definition for new issues and for product initiatives. Routinely
produces accurate/consistent numbers, which can be published without a need for
“checking”. Produces quick turnaround on important or urgent requests.
Creates capacity to handle multiple work items simultaneously
by quickly grasping concepts, concentrating on priorities, and anticipating
questions/needs. Handles minor questions easily.
Goes well beyond the mere reporting of data for their area
of responsibility. Insight and well-reasoned action steps accompany all
reports. Anticipates and resolves issues and captures opportunities.
Continually looks for value creation opportunities.
Qualifications
Qualification/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in any Finance and Accounting related
field from an accredited university with a minimum of 2 years work experience
in Finance
Must have completed NYSC
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills
Basic accounting skills
Demonstrated ability to take initiative to understand and
resolve issues
Proven analytical skills
Strong SAP and MS Excel skills
Passion to learn and contribute to the business
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to influence others
Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
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