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British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Corporate Finance Manager to join our team in Ghana.

The role will be responsible for the efficient supervision of all related Intercompany and fixed Asset transactions in ensuring the integrity of the Company’s related party payables and receivables/assets are stated accurately on a monthly basis within the General Ledger function.

Key Accountabilities:

Business Results

The Job holder is expected to reconcile and ensure accuracy of all General Ledger’s unit related balance sheet/P&L accounts and forecast of the Company.
Prepare all GL related balance sheet account schedules and coordinate the collection of all other accounts from other custodians and ensure records management.
Closure of the company’s books of account.
Ensure that accurate completion of financial management reports.
Prepares commentaries of key drivers of actual vs. Plan financials.
Fixed Asset Balances: Supervise the reconciliation of fixed asset ledger balances to general ledger control account balances. Establish the actual cost and rates of depreciation for all company assets.
Bank Reconciliation: Supervise the reconciliation carried out by shared service centre.
Royalties and Technical & Advisory Fees: Ensure that both Royalties and T&A calculation and payment through treasury are carried out in a timely and accurate manner. And liaise with auditors for sign off.
Ensure all accruals are carried out on time and accurately.
The Job holder is expected to ensure compliance with the Company’s policy on records management
The Job holder is also expected to ensure that the Company maintains proper record in terms of all related party transactions and fixed asset register.
Serve as a key user as well as first point of reference on issues relating to Intercompany / Fixed Asset, in the company’s accounting enterprise resource programme (ERP), presently, Systems Applications and Procedures (SAP).
The Job holder is to ensure that policies and procedures put in place to ensure the efficient and effective operation of Intercompany /Fixed Asset transactions are enforced
Provide general financial information and assistance to employees.
People Results:

Engage stakeholders appropriately to ensure smooth running of the unit.
Ensure participation of self and team members in trainings aimed at adding value to the unit, department and Company
Build and equip the potentials and competencies of team members while attending to areas requiring attention
Improve the exiting level of relationship between the unit and its stakeholders
Ensure that the Company’s internal control environment with respect to the company’s financial record on intercompany /fixed assets are efficient and effective
Create an atmosphere in which all team members can perform to their optimum
Ensure alignment of Intercompany /Fixed Assets Performance objectives from FAM through FD (include cross-functional linkages) and down through Finance structure
Ensure that the unit optimises the use of IT technology in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations of the unit
Optimise the use of Information Technology to ensure knowledge management within the unit

Relationships:

Good interpersonal skills are required as the job holder would be expected to relate with various other sub-units in finance i.e. marketing finance, operations finance, accounts payable, treasury e.t.c. Relationship with all staff is inevitable as the Job holder supervises the company’s financial record.
Essential requirements

Professional : ACCA final or degree in Accountancy or other Proficiency Certificates
Full knowledge of Local / International Financial Reporting Standards are required.
Knowledge of Integrated Accounting Software and PC applications such as Microsoft suite and Global reporting systems such as Hyperion and SAP.
A thorough understanding of computer systems, especially those affecting the financial control of the business.
At least 3 years practical experience in both Financial and Management Accounting
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
English and French proficiency

Desirable requirements The Job holder is expected to be a first degree holder in social sciences and or at least a finalist in a recognised professional accountancy examination, while membership of such professional bodies will be an added advantage
Working at BAT British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Employing company British American Tobacco Ghana
Application Deadline: Date 03-Mar-2017
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