Finance Intern Recruitment at Cornerstone Staffing

Cornerstone Staffing - Our client, a big player in the FMCG Industry is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Intern
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• We are looking to recruit an Finance Intern. This role is responsible for the delivery of the financial and business processes and systems in line with corporate standards; the post holder will undertake specific work within Finance and contribute to improving functional efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and managing of budget and forecasts for business units
• Update detailed operating and projections/financial models, working closely with multiple departments
• Assist in analyzing and monitoring financial and operational performance.
• Assist with monthly closes and coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate financial results and reporting
• Identify trends and issues and address problems to ensure quality financial results
• Assist in corporate finance and business development work. Perform quantitative analyses to help evaluate and implement strategic options.
• Assist in developing KPIs and new measurements and metrics to assess business performance.
• Assist in driving financial considerations in decision-making framework to improve business profitability and capital efficiency
• Prepare presentations for management and participate in ad hoc projects as needed

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft Word processing and spreadsheet applications; ability to utilize database application
• Advanced level of Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups, and nestedifs formulas)
• Ability to interpret Financial Data from various systems and in various formats.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and quick-decision making skills
• Strong attention to detail with highly organized, advanced office skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new processes quickly
• Ability to manage multiple decision processes while working in a fast-paced paperless environment using multiple systems and databases
• Ability to resolve problems.