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.