Accounting & External Reporting Lead, West Africa at Mondelez International

Mondelez International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 160 countries around the world. We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Cadbury Bournvita, TomTom, Cloret, and Trident gum.  Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting & External Reporting Lead, West Africa

Job Requisition id: R-129826
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• 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

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2025.