Country Controller AT Emerson Automation Solutions Lagos

Job description

Emerson has developed a comprehensive portfolio of industry expertise, with a network of global industry centers and thousands of industry and application experts. Based in our Victoria Island office, we have a vacancy in Lagos for a Country Controller for our Nigeria business.

You will be responsible for managing and controlling the Financial reportingfor Emerson Automation Solutions in Nigeria (both Statutory and Management accounts); overseeing the production of monthly and annual accounts; managing payroll and creating & supporting journal entries where required. You will also provide financial planning and analysis support to the Country Management Team and Middle East & Africa leadership team.

Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller for Africa your role will include:

• Managing the financial statements and ensure compliance with Company and Country process’s, rules and regulations
• Ensuring the Corporations Ethics policy is followed for all financial transactions in Nigeria
• Reporting financial statements to all statutory bodies, accurately complete and in a timely manner
• Managing complete and timely daily inputs to the transactional processing group, via the dataserve system
• File Witholding tax returns monthly and Income tax returns annually, accurately and in a timely manner
• Reporting financial statements using Emerson reporting tools, accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Providing detailed financial analysis, comparing actuals to business expectations by division and for Nigeria, and reporting any material variances
• Preparation of month end accounts pack and sales reporting models and reporting to HQ in a timely and accurate manner, with emphasis on ensuring that all reported information is supported by strong analysis
• Analysis of the Nigeria business by division, with greater emphasis on detailing underlying trends and drivers of the divisions and providing support and information with these in mind
• Providing support and information during budgeting, forecasting, mid year reviews and the year end accounting processes as required
• Building good relationships with all key business managers and ensuring where possible to make a financial presence available, thus ensuring support in key decisions
• To developfinancial reporting tools that will support and work alongside the current tools, whilst adding value and professional presence
• Ensure completion of Annual KPMG audit with nil non compliance comments – by corporate due date
• Recognize and accept HSE Roles & Responsibilities as defined in Emerson's Company Policy and Procedures

Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role you will be a qualified Chartered Accountant (CA/CPA or similar) and have at least 8-10 years experience in the Accounting profession. You will have a strong knowledge of Nigerian tax requirements, have worked with a large ERP (such as Oracle) and be an advanced user of MS Excel.

Preferably your experience will be within an International Oil & Gas business. You will be able to build relationships at a Senior Leadership level, and be able to present and communicate to a wide range of audiences.

Your ethics will be of the highest standard and you will ensure full compliance with accurate statutory reporting.

Our office is on Victoria Island in Lagos and you must live within a manageable commuting distance.

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