Posted:2 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Description:
Few companies founded in 1902 are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so itโs all the more important that we act responsibly, from the sourcing of tobacco leaf right through to how we market our products to adult consumers. Global to local Our business operates at a local, as well as global, level. We donโt own tobacco farms or directly employ farmers. More than 1,000 BAT leaf technicians worldwide support some 90,000 contracted farmers worldwide. We are a part of many local communities - both large and small - around the world, and in many countries we are the top employer and the company of choice for people employed at every stage of our supply chain. In 2015, we sold 663 billion cigarettes, made in 44 factories in 41 countries.
Job Description
Principal Accountabilities
- Delivery of Agri-business company plan commitments
- Provision of timely and accurate financial management information relating to Leaf, forecast accuracy of leaf costs including blends, working capital and a cause of change for any variances
- Challenging status quo on potential productivity savings opportunities including participation in loss analysis and ideas generating forums
- Proactive management and accurate reporting of losses including early warnings of potential risks
- Ensure appropriate treatment of import duties, levies and costs relating to leaf
- Liaise with auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Accurate cashflow and working capital management of Leaf related inputs
- Drive the control environment on asset and inventory management.
- Drive compliance to internal controls and engage the Leaf and GLT team to inspire a culture of continuous improvement including driving a controls culture
- External relationship engagement to gain insights and leverage to achieve deliverables and support our business interests.
- Support site accreditations qualification agenda
- Implement processes to proactively manage and meet trade blocs threshold compliance
- Liaise with key stakeholders to expand breadth of knowledge, technical expertise and collaborate to achieve business objectives
- Work with Shared Service Teams to ensure accuracy of cost roll up forecasts
- Working with Area/Regional Operations Finance Teams on information requests
- Develop leadership skills for own career advancement
- Contribute to shaping BAT’s inclusive culture by demonstrating the right behaviors
Additional Information
Knowledge / Qualifications
- Financial or audit background with a professional accountancy qualification (such as ACCA, CPA) and a relevant university degree.
- Minimum of 8 years relevant finance/audit experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Prior experience in an FMCG or agri-business environment is an added advantage
- Working knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage relationships and work with managers across all levels within the company and externally.
- Good influencing skills with ability to interact with all levels of senior management.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally – this should be demonstrated by successful experience in business partnership and decision support.
- Clear understanding of commercial business drivers.
- Project management skills – able to work independently and maintain level of independence whilst working in partnership with the leaf, operations and finance functions
Salary: Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
