Recruitment at Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. At The Coca-Cola Company you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. We are the largest manufacturer and distributor of nonalcoholic drinks in the world-selling more than 1 billion drinks a day. Unlock your full potential with a future-focused company that is known and respected throughout the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Tax – Africa OU

Job Requisition ID: R-125275
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time
% of Travel: 00% – 25%

Position Overview

• This position requires the ability to interpret, analyze and apply increasingly complex foreign tax provisions having a material impact on the Company’s ETR and EPS.
• You will need to work with the Africa Operating Unit (AOU) Finance Leadership Team as well as AOU Public Affairs associates to analyze the in-depth impact of any potential legislative or regulatory changes in the region. Such analysis is used to assist them in determining the focus of their advocacy efforts. These potential legislative and regulatory changes may have a material impact on KO’s effective tax rate (ETR) and earnings per share (EPS).
• The role requires someone who is seen as a subject matter expert both inside and outside the Company, such as with KO’s advisors and local tax auditors, and who can communicate very complex calculations and principles to non-subject matter experts.

What You’ll Do for Us

Focus, Scope and Impact:

• This position requires the ability to interpret, analyze and apply increasingly complex foreign tax provisions having a material impact on the Company’s ETR and EPS.
• This position will need to work with the Africa Operating Unit (AOU) Finance Leadership Team as well as AOU Public Affairs associates to analyze the in-depth impact of any potential legislative or regulatory changes in the region. Such analysis is used to assist them in determining the focus of their advocacy efforts. These potential legislative and regulatory changes may have a material impact on KO’s effective tax rate (ETR) and earnings per share (EPS).
• This position requires someone who is seen as a subject matter expert both inside and outside the Company, such as with KO’s advisors and local tax auditors, and who can communicate very complex calculations and principles to non-subject matter experts.

Key Focus Areas / Responsibilities:

• This position will be primarily responsible for all tax matters (corporate income, VAT and other indirect as well as payroll taxes) for a number of jurisdictions in Africa, which are expected to span certain North African jurisdictions (e.g., Egypt), French-speaking jurisdictions (e.g., Ivory Coast, Morocco) as well as several English-speaking jurisdictions in West Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ghana), with flexibility to, at times, cover jurisdictions elsewhere in the African geography.  As part of this responsibility, this position will liaise with the Tax Counsel covering these jurisdictions but will have increasing responsibility for day-to-day tax matters in the geography with a large amount of autonomy for related decisions.
• This position will be responsible for proactively coordinating with field finance, operations and legal professionals for identifying and addressing local tax matters.  This role is, in essence, the “feet on the street” for the Tax Counsel.  As such, building relationships and trust with local field personnel is a key component of this role.
• This position will be responsible for local tax audits, both direct and indirect tax as well as payroll related.  In this role, this position will work with / influence local finance / tax personnel and will also work with outside advisors in determining audit strategy and in dealing directly at times with local tax officials.
• This position (along with local LECs and the Center of Excellence) will be responsible for income and VAT tax returns in the jurisdictions in the geography.
• With regards to indirect taxes, this role will manage VAT payments by local affiliates with an eye to reducing VAT exposure (or lengthy outstanding receivables) to the extent possible.
• In the AOU, the TCCC organization has a mix of service companies, branches and representative offices, which requires this position to regularly work with locals to examine the appropriateness of the local structure – this includes an analysis of activities conducted in the relevant jurisdictions and determining, where applicable, whether and at what point local service companies are required.
• This position will work with the Tax Counsel covering the region on local M&A initiatives and any local tax-related litigation.
• This position will be a key contributor to addressing transfer pricing issues in the region.
• This position will work with relevant associates Senior Director, Global Reporting and Strategic Tax Initiatives in compiling information for and submitting local country-by-country reports as well as assisting relevant associates in gathering and compiling requests from local tax authorities.
• This position will be responsible for assisting Tax Counsel on new global product initiatives, such as the roll out of new alcohol products.
• This position also will be responsible for the development in tax matters of the local LECs who handle such tax matters in the jurisdictions which they support. The position also requires the ability to communicate with others outside of the Tax Department at many levels about complicated tax issues.
• This position will be focused on short-, mid- and long-term strategies.  For instance, many of the issues that this position will face will be of the shorter-term day-to-day type, but they will also deal with longer-term strategic matters such as the structuring of local legal entities, M&A initiatives, preparing for local tax audits and other matters.
• This position has responsibilities related to a large number of jurisdictions with different tax systems, dealing directly with issues that are material to the financial statements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 10+ years in the Consumer Products industry with responsibility for indirect and direct tax matters and managing foreign income and indirect tax controversy in the regions covered by the position.
• Fluency in English required; additional fluency in French highly desired.
• Build strong relationships with Field personnel across many functions to identify and address complex income and indirect tax issues across a wide geography of diverse jurisdictions.  Manage tax audits in jurisdictions for which they are responsible. Work on a variety of strategic projects across the geography with Tax Counsel.
• Communication Focus:
• This role will need to be able to regularly communicate with KO associates across geographies and functions as well as with outside consultants who are assisting with local tax issues, audits, transfer pricing issues and local tax documentation requirements.
• This role will also need to influence, teach, and review associates across KO geographies and functions on a regular basis on a variety of income and indirect tax matters.
• There will be many occasions where this role will need to communicate to all levels of KO, at times communicating information that is not consistent with the desires of the business (e.g., when what the business wants to do creates tax issues).  Such communication will require a great deal of tact while also the resolve to stand by their positions and support them with their analyses.

What We Can Do for You

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Manager, Finance

Job ID: R-127002
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Description

• We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our Finance team.
• This role is key in supporting strategic financial initiatives to drive growth, profitability, and value creation across the Nigeria Region Franchise.

What you will Do

• Manage the Nigeria Region P&L, provide end-to-end financial analysis, including pro-actively managing risks & opportunities, providing predictability and to the extent possible, stability to the operation’s key financial performance metrics.
• Manage franchise (bottlers) and customer relationships at the local level
• Prepare innovative value chains to support system business case decisions.
• Provide insights and brainstorm with Bottlers on local business issues.
• Support internal stakeholders on ongoing negotiations, incidence calibrations etc.
• Partner with bottlers and customers to align financial plans and support joint business strategies.
• Partner with Marketing and Franchise teams on DFR(Deductions From Revenue) & DME (Direct Marketing Expense) management.
• Manage all Business Models and Margins within the Region.
• Support Financially with Scenario Planning of all RGM initiatives deployment at Region’s level to optimize pricing and OBPPC (occasion, brand, package, price and channel) strategies.
• Provide insights into Revenue and Project Management Analysis.
• Analyze and Support Working Capital and Cash Management.

Role Requirements

• University Degree (Bachelor) or equivalent experience in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of prior relevant experience in commercial finance, financial analysis, and strategic planning.
• Proven experience in developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing financial data, and forecasting results.
• Mastery in financial modelling, cross-functional project management, and influencing decision-makers.
• Agile, Analytical and Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to various stakeholders.
• Experience in leading performance management for business P&L and providing relevant analytics and actionable insights
• Experience in driving engagement with senior leaders and supporting teams to drive cross-functional alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in managing Platform Services engagement for the business.
• Deep understanding of the financials and system economics comprising the Bottlers, customers through the lens of categories, packages, brands, and the competitive landscape.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Director II, Customer Management Lead

Job Requisition ID: R-127136
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time
% of Travel: 00% – 25%

Job Description

• Coca-Cola is in pursuit of a seasoned and strategic leader for the position of Group Director National Sales.
• In this high-profile role, you will be the driving force behind the direction, cohesion, and success of a national account team focused on transforming how Coca-Cola collaborates with and serves our treasured customers.
• Your mission will extend beyond meeting targets; it will involve crafting an overarching vision for sales excellence that resonates throughout the organization.
• We are searching for an individual who is not merely a leader but a pioneer in the sales domain, someone who is prepared to challenge norms, leverage innovative strategies, and inspire a team to unprecedented heights.
• Bring your ambition, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to success to a company that is known for sparking joy across the globe.

What You’ll Do for Us

• Develop and mentor a team of Sales professionals, driving excellence in customer relations and achievement of sales targets.
• Employ strategic foresight to retain and grow current customer relationships through the creation and execution of long-term sales plans.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve issues swiftly to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
• Engage clients actively, discern their business requirements, and prepare tailored proposals and quotations.
• Analyze customer needs, recommending products, services, and solutions that align with their objectives and Coca-Cola’s offerings.
• Spearhead business development initiatives, including the creation of strategic alliances and network partnerships that diversify our customer base and deepen market penetration.
• Lead pricing strategy development by conducting thorough research on network costs, competitor analysis, and market dynamics.
• Direct the collection and interpretation of market research data to anticipate and capitalize on consumer trends.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
• 7+ years of direct experience in national sales leadership, with a management role within the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic sales plans that have delivered measurable success in market share growth and revenue generation.
• Demonstrated expertise in key account management, with a history of building and maintaining long-term client partnerships at the national level.
• A strong command of business development, including establishing and fostering alliance/channel/network partnerships to amplify market reach.
• Proficient in market research and data analysis, with the capability to forecast trends and align sales strategies accordingly.
• In-depth understanding of pricing strategies, competitor analysis, and network cost optimization, with experience in adjusting these elements to improve profitability.
• A record of leading and developing high-performing sales teams, including mentoring Senior National Sales Executives and National Account Directors.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills to effectively engage with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally.

What We Can Do For You

• Work with Iconic & Innovative Brands: Engage with over 250 products including globally recognized brands such as Coca-Cola, Simply, Fairlife, and Topo Chico.
• Connect with Expansive & Diverse Customers: Interact with a vast customer base ranging from retail & grocery outlets to entertainment venues, ensuring each day is filled with new challenges and opportunities.
• Career Growth & Development: Engage in opportunities that will shape your career trajectory, complemented by robust training and professional development programs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online