Finance Analyst

Global Operations is GE’s multi-functional shared services. We operate worldwide, transfer knowledge and work with every GE business to make our company simpler, better and more customer-focused. Our culture promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in an open office environment that has leaders both sitting and working alongside their team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Analyst
Ref Id: 3196600
Job Location: Lagos
Job Function: Finance
Business Segment: Global Operations Financial Planning & Analysis COE

Role Summary

• Responsible for pacing, supporting close and reporting of Gas Power Services financials and margin reviews on multi-year agreements in the SSA region.
• The role requires strong accounting expertise, including knowledge of US GAAP and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Weekly pacing: Organize country-level pacing calls, aggregating inputs from contract managers for review with MF and service Directors
• Consolidate country-level roll-ups to support weekly reviews between MF/SD’s and Region GM and CFO. Also update region files for submission to HQ and supervise update of pacing tool
• Support CFOA estimate process and provide analysis of key drivers and changes on a weekly basis
• Support MF in blueprint processes, including Op Plans, SII and Early Read activities
• Participate in month and quarter close activities (prepare and post MJE’s) and relevant reports and supervise daily update of pacing tool
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including CSA deferred income & charge accounts using ART and conFIRM tools
• Support annual margin review process for CSA contracts, including but not limited to escalation calculations and other duties assigned by MF

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited university or college /or equivalent knowledge or experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience in Finance
• Working knowledge of Contractual Services Agreement accounting and US GAAP on Revenue Recognition
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required (please indicate clearly on your resume)
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Working experience in Oracle, Hyperion and CCL an added advantage
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.