BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
BAT NIGERIA IS LOOKING FOR A FINANCE MANAGER
SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid-level Management role
FUNCTION: Corporate
LOCATION: Nigeria, Lagos
WHAT WILL YOU BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR
- Managing accounting functions like maintaining the payables/creditors general ledger, month-end closing, and expense reporting
- Ensuring accuracy of financial statements and payment transactions
- Undertaking reconciliation of supplier statements
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounts in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
- Analysis of the financial accounts to help management monitor ongoing performance on an accurate and timely basis.
- Ensure a strong system of Internal controls within the Finance department.
- Oversee monthly close process including the review of journals, financial statements, and reconciliations.
- Performance of SOx controls at key reporting periods to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements.
- Provision of information to support internal and external audits.
Essential experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Finance and accounting background, with a minimum of 3 years work experience.
- Professional accounting qualifications (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA), FMCG sector experience will be an added advantage.
- Good knowledge of IFRS standards and reporting best practices
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate control issues, risk, impact, and recommendations to management.
- Critical problem solving, interest in analysing business data with attention to detail
- Good knowledge of working with ERP systems and Microsoft office applications.
- Business Partnering skills - ability to develop good working relationship with key stakeholders. Apply a commercial approach to all activities.
What we offer you?
• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.
We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.