Overview
Reckitt Benckiser is the world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.
We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.
Job Position: Finance Manager – Internal Control
Job Location: Lagos Mainland, Lagos State
Job Description
Finance:
- Our Finance team is not just another department; we’re strategic partners and catalysts for change, who use our expertise to drive sustainable growth and create and protect value for Reckitt.
- With a strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and partnership, our inclusive, diverse and energised team breaks down traditional barriers, enabling you to thrive in a dynamic environment where you and your ideas matter.
- From leveraging insights and analysis to make data-driven decisions – to spearheading sustainable business practices that contribute to consistent and reliable business growth – we are unwaveringly passionate about making a meaningful impact, and always doing the right thing.
About the Role
- We’re looking for a Finance Manager to effectively manage internal controls in Reckitt in Nigeria.
Job Responsibilities
In summary, you will:
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for internal control activities, such as risk assessment, control testing, audit support, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
- Ensure that business operations are conducted in line with the standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Works collaboratively with business and process owners to implement and monitor remediation efforts that result from internal control assessments, ensures the effective implementation of corrective action.
- Ensuring the Reckitt Financial Controls Framework (RFCF) is properly implemented across all departments and functions.
- Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of the internal control system and identify areas for improvement or remediation.
- Provide guidance and training to staff on internal control best practices and standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
- Periodic reporting of internal controls status to stakeholders and management.
- Continuous improvement: Work closely with management to identify areas for improvement in processes, controls, and policies. Recommend and implement changes to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and promote best practices.
- Assist with internal and external audits.
Job Requirements
The experience we’re looking for:
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other related courses.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in audit or internal controls.
- Any professional finance qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
- Knowledge of relevant accounting software
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Knowledge of ERP systems eg JDE.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
What We Offer
- With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
- We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market.
- Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt’s potential future successes.
- For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt’s pay for performance philosophy.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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