• Application Deadline: Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 8 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• The Financial Controller will be responsible for maintaining proper Financial Management and Controls in safeguarding Financial and Material Resources of the organization in furtherance of its mission.


• The position will also be responsible for Fundraising.


• Prepare financial statements in compliance with the Financial Regulations and Financial Reporting Standards.


• Coordinate annual external audit of financial statements.


• Ensure monthly reports for all programs are properly done and submitted on a timely basis.


• Oversee preparation of budgets


• Monitor implementation of program budgets.


• Prepare and manage cash flows and develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs


• Report monthly to the CEO on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc /HND in Accounting or related field from a reputable institution.


• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as an accountant, cost or financial controller in a manufacturing setting


• Professional certifications such as ICAN/ACCA will be an added advantage.


• Professional certifications such as ICAN/ACCA will be an added advantage.


• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting is required.


• Experience in Cash Management, Risk Management, Auditing and Taxation


• Prior work experience in financial strategy and executing financial strategic initiatives.


• Good understanding of GAAP and IFRS


• Knowledge of Accounts/Finance processes and procedures


• Good knowledge of corporate finance and budgeting


• Proficiency in the use of accounting software such as ERP, SAGE, and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel is required.