Job Description
Job Description
This job role ensures that the company’s accounts are well prepared, analyzed, and presented for accuracy, completeness and integrity.
Job Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounts, or any related field.
- An MBA or relevant postgraduate degree is an added advantage.
- Membership in at least one of the following professional bodies is required: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in Finance and Accounts (particularly in financial control, reporting, and management).
Technical competencies
- Strong understanding of the business of IBEDC and related businesses in the electricity sector.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory stipulations vis-à-vis financial statements.
- Revenue/Expenditure Management.
- Knowledge of all relevant Financial Management processes.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Financial, Management, and Cost Accounting.
- Accounting Policies & Standards.
- Business Performance Management
- Financial Management Process knowledge (Accounts Payable/Receivable)
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
- Robust asset management skills.
Behavioral competencies
- An analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
- Self-motivation and ability to take responsibility.
- Able to manage and prioritize tasks and time efficiently.
Job Responsibility
- Supervises day-to-day accounting operations and book-keeping including Spend Management, Receivables, etc.
- Supervises the preparation of management accounts.
- Ensures appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.
- Ensures timely commencement and completion of external audit.
- Ensures accurate recording and appropriate treatment of accounting data, including processing of payables, credit adjustments on receivables, assets, inventory, etc.
- Provides periodic and ad-hoc financial analysis and reports for relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain relationships with external auditors, regulatory authorities, and other government agencies.
- Oversees the coordination of all Business Hub and HQ Accounts in line with company policy.
- Ensures effective implementation and smooth running of SAGE ERP.
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Carry out other sundry assignments as directed by the Chief Financial Officer
- Knowledge of relevant accounting software/ applications