• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Managing the financial reporting for the organisation.


• This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans and all statutory financial reporting.


• Providing sound financial support and insights to enable the ELT to make critical business decisions.


• Presentation of financial results and insights to the Board.


• Play a key role in the formulation of the business's strategy.


• Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice.


• Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.


• Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organization is compliant with accounting standards.


• Managing and over seeing the company's banking and borrowing arrangements.


• Managing relationships with Investors (where applicable).


• Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systems.


• Investment appraisal and analysis.


• Presenting results to non-finance people to understand


• Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.


• Risk Management to ensure thebusiness has a solid risk framework in place


• Overseeing commercial decision-making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etc


• Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs


• Advising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the ELT


• Managing and tracking budget and accounting information including billing, collections, and tax information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.


• Professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA) is strongly preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance


• Strong understanding of financial management principles and practices.


• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and financial reporting.


• Excellent analytical skills to interpret complex financial data.


• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.