Financial Analyst at Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited

Tomato Jos is a private equity-backed, fast-growing social enterprise located in Kaduna, Nigeria, that believes in the power of local production for local consumption. Our company aims to supply 10% of the processed tomato market in Nigeria within the next 5 years. We source tomatoes from smallholder farmers within our network and make high-quality branded consumer products for Nigeria and West Africa. We operate a 500Ha commercial farm, run a successful smallholder program with over 500 farmers, and have a tomato processing facility.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Report on financial performance and operational metrics, analyze results, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in building multi-year financial models, annual budgets, and cash forecasts for management decision-making and business planning.
• Drive the implementation of the forecast and monitor performance against the plan.
• Increase productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools, and various tracking templates.
• Analyze costs especially production costs, comparing standard to actual costs, and identify wastages and proffer improvement measures.
• Assist with market research, data mining, and business intelligence.
• Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Liaise with the Head of Finance on fundraising activities and provide projective investors with information requests.

Requirements and Skills

• First Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or any other numerate disciplines
• CFA, ICAN, or ACCA is required.
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Good business acumen
• Proficient in advanced Excel
• Proficient in financial modeling techniques
• Strong analytical and data-gathering skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good understanding and interpretation of financial statements
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting software e.g. Xero and other ERP

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and current resume to: jobs@tomatojos.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.