• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 7 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements 


• Carry out period-end closing activities including reviewing the accuracy and classification of general ledger entries. 


• Monitor day-to-day financial operations and processes 


• Perform all period-end general ledger closing procedures, including preparation or review of accounting entries 


• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports, including management account and annual financial statements. 


• Prepare financial data and create reports on financial status as required by management. 


• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal control procedures. 


• Review and manage accounts payable and receivables 


• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets register 


• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast process 


• Generate budget variance reports for management including comments to justify significant variances between budget and actual. 


• Supervise the monthly cash and bank reconciliation. 


• Manage and oversee annual audit process for timely delivery and filing of report 


• Supervise tax audits and returns, and ensure overall tax compliance 


• Review monthly statutory deduction schedule to ensure accuracy and timely remittance to the relevant authority. 


• Provide Auditors and other regulators with relevant information and required assistance to ensure that reviews run smoothly. 


• Be a key point of contact for other internal units and for external contacts e.g. banks, tax consultants etc., on financial and accounting matters 


• Implement audit and internal control recommendations and provide regular progress update to the CFO. 


• Ensure that assigned programs and projects are managed in a responsible manner and significant discrepancies are promptly reported for resolution. 


• Supervise, coach and provide mentoring to junior members of the team. 


• Any other tasks assigned by the CFO that are reasonably expected of a Senior Finance professional. 

REQUIREMENT 

• You’ll be a good fit for this role if you have:


• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field from a reputable university.


• A Master's degree or an MBA from a reputable university 


• Minimum of seven (7) years post NYSC working experience with at least 2 years reporting to a Senior Management role. 


• ICAN or ACCA certification 


• Vast knowledge of Nigerian Financial Regulations and Tax Laws 


• Audit experience within a Big 4 firm is preferred 


• International exposure through education, travel and/or work experience will be an advantage 

DESIRED SKILLS

• Understanding of accounting principles and IFRS 


• Attention to detail 


• Exceptional communication, presentation and business writing skills 


• Project management expertise 


• Strong analytical and execution skills 


• Strategic thinking and decision-making ability 


• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills 


• Ability to handle confidential issues with discretion 


• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills 


• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision 


• Proficient use of SAP and accounting software packages