Vacancy For Finance Systems Analyst - Twinings Ovaltine Nigeria

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Application Deadline: 13 June 2023

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Nigeria

Description
Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.

We're looking for people who don't just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

The Finance Systems Analyst takes responsibility for the maintenance of our financial systems and support change projects that optimise our financial processes.

Key Responsibilities
Keep inventory and manage finance systems applications to support Twinings Ovaltine Nigeria processes while adhering to Financial Controls Framework and IT controls for change management

Identify severe functional issues and follow through with relevant global support functions for timely resolution

Provide work around solution for functional systems applications issues undergoing resolution and follow through the implementation

Manage system upgrades, ensure a seamless implementation, data migration and knowledge transfer.

Conduct quality review of finance processes and document gaps, improvements areas and recommendations.

Redesign processes, document to-be processes, identify automation and system improvement opportunities.

Liaise with owners to Implement new processes, conduct knowledge transfer and provide change management support for implementation.

Responsible for the improvement and operation of financial systems connected to the collection, retrieval, accessibility, and usage of financial data to facilitate planning and activities

Understand impact of process changes recommended and how to translate them into technical requirements

Propose, document, and help implement new processes to improve efficiency of department and the broader business

Contribute to pre-testing phase of new solution design on SAP by evaluating change requests in order to identify potential problem areas and make appropriate recommendations

Conduct assessment on software and hardware needs and design new or modified systems to meet changing demands

Manage the delivery of Finance projects, adhering to our methodologies

Provide functional support to end users on SAP, PAL and other supporting systems.

Provide functional support for period end activities and ensure that all transactions are properly accounted for on SAP

Engage with stakeholders regarding their business strategy and objectives for automating and optimizing financial processes.

Meet regularly with business partners to ensure that the financial applications are functioning as designed and supporting their needs.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
A minimum of 3 years of experience as an accountant, financial Analyst or similar role

Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics or any other financial related courses

Relevant accounting certification, such as CAN/ACA/ACCA
Training and certification in SQL, Data Analysis, FICO etc. would be advantageous

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and system information clearly and simply
Ability to build strong working relationships, internal and external to the organisation

The ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently using exceptional logical reasoning skills

Strong organisational, problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task while retaining high levels of attention to detail

Ability to work under strong pressure of time, prioritising tasks and meet requested deadlines.

Excellent analytical skills
Confidentiality in handing sensitive financial information with integrity
Experience of working flexibly and contributing to continuous change, including business improvement.

Experience of managing, improving and maintaining financial reporting solutions

Experience of implementing improvements in systems and migrations.

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