MultiChoice Group Recruitment for Senior Finance Analyst

MultiChoice Group Recruitment For Financial Accountants – Multichoice Group is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant job positions in their company. Interested candidates should kindly follow the job application guidelines below to apply successfully.

MultiChoice Group is a leading entertainment company and we’re home to some of the most recognised brands on the continent. Our entertainment platforms – DStv, GOtv, Showmax and DStv Now – are a hub for more than 19 million people across 50 co

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Analyst – Showmax

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time · Mid-Senior level

Purpose of the Position

Support the Finance Manager and General Manager Showmax in financial reporting and finance partnering functions
Responsible for timely and accurate preparation of all Showmax Nigeria Financial reporting, management reporting, budgets and forecasts and procurement process (tracking spend against budgets).

Roles/Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis:

Design, maintain and improve upon robust budgeting model (record trends, understand drivers, correlation, sensitivities, dependencies)
Facilitation of Showmax Nigeria budget and forecast planning cycles
Perform analysis and provide commentary on month-end variances against budgets, forecasts and prior years
Proactively partner with the Showmax business to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve bottom line business performance and ensure that change initiatives are implemented
Tracking business financial objectives, as well as projecting and monitoring run rates to ensure that set targets are met
Provide support for adhoc analysis and request pertaining to outlooks and projects
Preparation and analysis of monthly rolling forecasts for Group submission
Extract, combine and summarise data to analyse the financial impact of new initiatives and effectively communicating key findings to senior leadership to influence and support tactical and strategic business decisions
Develop metrics and reports to provide monitoring for new initiatives

Financial Reporting and Operations:

Prepare month end reporting packs for analysis
Adhere to Group reporting deadlines including month end; forecasts; budgets; half-year and year-end
Tracking and management of the procurement process and related key stats
Perform reconciliations
Prepare required schedules and documents for tax purposes
Accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
Review/ prepare schedules and reports for statutory reporting packs for half-year and year-end reporting periods
Consult with the Shared Services and auditors to prepare and assist with internal and statutory audits

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
ICAN/ACCA preferable, with database / Excel proficiency
MBA advantageous

Experience / Skills:

5 – 8 years in a Financial accounting/analyst role
Detailed commercial and financial acumen, balanced with creative flair
Hands-on experience with financial analysis, modelling and report building
Industry understanding and experience would be advantageous
Strong communication and relationship building skills.

Technical Competencies:

Advanced Excel skills (Macros, pivots and working with advanced and complex formulae)
SAP experience
Financial Modelling
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to present financial data using detailed reports and presentations
Excellent communication, presentation skills
Understanding the procurement process.

Behavioural Competencies: