Tobacco Company in Sudan

·         Reporting to the Planning & Reporting manager, the role of the Planning Analyst exists to:

·         To assist in the Coplan, QBR’s & Monthly Forecast / Actual, through robust analysis of financial performance of the Sudan market.

·         Assist the Planning & Reporting manager in financial analysis of the business and the development of models to capture changes and results from the business.

·         To lead the development of new and innovative management reporting tools and processes.

·         To provide management and statutory reports on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis to Opco management, Area and Region.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Business

·      To ensure accurate and timely management and statutory reporting for Sudan.

·      To ensure that the Sudan reporting processes are managed in a timely and effective manner and that interpretation of results is accurate and meaningful.  To ensure that the Sudan results are within the group reporting framework and sensitivities are communicated.

·      To be actively involved in the preparation of annual budget, QPR (Quarterly Profit Review) exercise.  To ensure area and group guidelines/timetables are followed.

·       To input and promote QPR, year-end and monthly data into BPC, providing analysis and explanations when required, and AD Hoc reports.

·       Ensuring accurate and timely preparation of monthly management reporting package and consolidation of Opco information to facilitate effective & informed decision making. 

·         Knowledge of accounting principles.

·         High degree of computer literacy so as to contribute to development and management of systems.

·         Knowledge of Company’s management and statutory reporting requirements.

·         Ability to communicate at all levels both internally and externally.

·         Strong Interpersonal & communication skills.

·         Meeting reporting deadlines.

·         Identify and resolve systems issues.

·         Completion of Sudan Co Plan

·         Posting of all volumes and financials in HFM

·         Implementation and use of financial information to support business strategy and business decisions.