Budget Controller

Job description / Role

• Ensure that the financial performance is transparent and that the conditions for achieving the business targets at the level of sales and margins are well understood and applied properly.
• Ensure that the financial performance is as predictable as possible and that non-achievement of targets is recognized early and addressed with appropriate measures.
• Insure control of Marketing and promotional expenses and provide monthly and quarterly analysis on sales, expenses and profitability.
• Provide relevant and reliable financial and controlling reports and analysis to the management which highlights business performance.
• Provide analysis on financial feasibility of promotions and their ROI
• Control costs of Iraq operations, analyze discrepancies versus budget and advise corrective measures.
• Responsible of implementing internal control procedures and insure compliance.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI) at the level of finance and stock management
• Ensuring the follow up of stock levels in the different areas and secure stock optimization.

The incumbent will be based in Baghdad - Iraq with travel within Iraq when needed.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a BA holder preferably in finance, or business administration with 1 to 3 years of experience in accounting or finance. He must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and have strong analytical skills with the ability to produce and present financial business information and reports.

Skills and professional experience:
• Around 1-3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong yet flexible personality
• Result oriented
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Able to work effectively in a cross functional team environment
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication and reporting skills.

About the Company

MENA Nutrition handles importation, promotion and distribution of food and health products named “NOVALAC” to all channels including key accounts, hypermarkets, supermarkets, groceries, pharmacies, drugstores and wholesalers in over 12 countries across Africa and the Middle East. Product awareness is generated and driven by specialized marketing teams targeting both health care professionals and end consumers.

MENA Nutrition’s success is driven by a professional and passionate team specialized in the various fields of sales and marketing, operations, supply chain and finance with a deep knowledge of local and regional markets. Since its establishment MENA Nutrition continues to focus on introducing qualitative, innovative and efficient products and represents today a range of products from well-known Laboratories, mainly from Europe.

Our vision is to provide first class quality products and set the standards in the field of marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, health care and food products in Africa and the Middle East

OUR VALUES Our company’s core values are based on trust, respect, integrity, responsibility, quality and Excellence.

We foster a culture of trust and mutual respect in the workplace and commit to conduct business in line with applicable laws and regulations.

The company strives to create a culture of responsibility and accountability while encouraging open communication and solid collaboration.

We only deliver high quality products and services and provide accurate medical information supported by scientific evidence.

Our partners share the company’s values, ethics, quality standards and high level of professionalism