As the Head of Finance, I am responsible for the provision of timely, proactive, relevant financial support and expert business advice on pricing decisions and resource allocations to the board and management to effectively develop, execute and measure plans and make fact based decisions. It is my responsibility to build strong financial and commercial awareness within the company including an effective internal control environment. I also have responsibility for the West Africa Area comprising… Show more As the Head of Finance, I am responsible for the provision of timely, proactive, relevant financial support and expert business advice on pricing decisions and resource allocations to the board and management to effectively develop, execute and measure plans and make fact based decisions. It is my responsibility to build strong financial and commercial awareness within the company including an effective internal control environment. I also have responsibility for the West Africa Area comprising Nigeria & 25 other End Markets Show less

Responsible for the coordination, preparation and the reporting of the Company plan, the Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) as well as the monthly/Quarterly /Yearly results of the Company to all relevant stakeholders in line with statutory and group reporting guidelines

With responsibility to ensure professional, ethical, responsible and auditable business standards and financial processes throughout the Operations function of BAT Nigeria. To deliver the Operations goals and strategies through the provision of financial advice and management information as well as the development of financial knowledge and commercial awareness across the Operations function.To play a major role in developing the BATN long term operational strategy and associated plans… Show more With responsibility to ensure professional, ethical, responsible and auditable business standards and financial processes throughout the Operations function of BAT Nigeria. To deliver the Operations goals and strategies through the provision of financial advice and management information as well as the development of financial knowledge and commercial awareness across the Operations function.To play a major role in developing the BATN long term operational strategy and associated plans by ensuring that strategic decisions have a sound business basis at local, regional and group levels.Dimensions:•2 Manufacturing factories, 1 Green Leaf Threshing (GLT) plant and a Leaf growing Operation.•Direct Reports: 13, (3 mgt and 10 non mgt.) Show less

As the pioneer factory accountant and head of the factory finance department, I was responsible for managing the challenge of setting up the factory finance department by instituting all controls, processes, procedures, recruiting/training the first finance team The factory finance manager is a member of the factory senior management team and is responsible for providing accurate financial information for strategic and tactical decision making.

Responsible for - completeness of Company books of accounts, re: P&L, balance Sheet. - Completeness and Reconcilaitions of Joint Venture Accounts with ELF Nigeria- Company Laision with Head office in Canada for Monthly group accounts meetings where I defend the accounts of the Nigeria Operations.- Completeness of tax (VAT, WHT, Coy Tax, PAYE etc) returns to relevant government authorities.

- Resposible for completeness of all accounting transactions in the General Ledger. - Completeness and accuracy of product costs for all the company product range.