Graduate Finance Intern at Cornerstone Staffing

Cornerstone Staffing – Our client, a big player in the FMCG Industry, is seeking to recruit suitably qualified candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Lagos

Job Description

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

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.