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Mondelēz International

Manager, Accounting & External Reporting

Lagos

October 31, 2024


Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.

You will develop and implement accounting practices and procedures. You will provide and interpret data from accounting records and coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs. In this role, you will oversee the management of such processes as fixed assets, leases, intercompany cross charges, new accounting rules, restructuring programs, and accounting for joint ventures, among others. This role may also include people management responsibilities.

How you will contribute

You will:
  • Manage elements of the monthly accounting close process including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP/local GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of local financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and support implementation of process change projects
  • Ensure a strong controls and compliance environment in your area of scope and ensure full compliance with our AER policies
  • Coordinate accounting services and integrate them with operating needs. You will also provide and interpret data from accounting records as needed
  • Lead projects to drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP, SLAN and FIT/HFM reporting tools and build a mindset of continuous improvement within the team. You will also lead implementation efforts on new accounting guidance
  • Build a high-performing Accounting and External Reporting (AER) team (Mondelēz International employees and Mondelēz International Business Services business partner). Depending on the nature of the role, your job may involve recruiting and developing talent across AER and to drive our AER talent agenda globally

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
  • TECHNICAL EXPERTISE in accounting and external reporting including understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS or local GAAP, close processes and financial reporting systems. Expertise in policy, controls and compliance design including SOX reporting. General knowledge of tax laws and indirect and direct tax
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN and an understanding of our business and finance beyond accounting and external reporting scope
  • LEADERSHIP SKILLS including proven business partnering and communication skills. Experience of working as a finance leader managing cross-functional and business partner teams to drive timely and accurate results
  • GROWTH/DIGITAL MINDSET and the ability to identify strategic opportunities and leverage technology to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
  • INTEGRITY and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with our values and policies and external regulations

More about this role
  • Manage all accounting and external reporting matters for your assigned country, including ensuring accurate and timely U.S. GAAP reporting and the timeliness and integrity of statutory financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and KPIs. You will also provide insights into balance sheet movements and cash flow and ensure account reconciliations, intercompany charges, fixed assets, and restructuring are signed off for your assigned country.
  • Contribute to a strong controls and compliance environment in the country and ensure full compliance with our AER policies.
  • You will act as our primary contact with our external auditor for the country
  • Address complex accounting topics in coordination with the Business Unit or Region Controller and ensure timely adoption of all U.S. GAAP Accounting Standards in the country.
  • Drive for harmonization, efficiencies and improvements to ways of working on AER processes and systems such as SAP and build a mindset of continuous improvement in the country team.

Education / Certifications:
  • University degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
  • CPA/ ACCA
Job specific requirements:
  • Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in accounting and controlling having worked in a similar environment / role for at least 12 months
  • FMCG Experience advantageous
  • SAP Experience preferred
  • Proven ability to manage / lead and collaborate with cross functional teams
Work schedule:
Hybrid

No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury Lunch Bar, Chappies, Tom Tom and Dentyne.The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular
Accounting & External Reporting
Finance


Job Details
Title
Manager, Accounting & External Reporting
Function
Finance
Date
1/3/2024
Job ID
R-124348
Work Schedule
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Location
Lagos, Nigeria

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