• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Kebbi


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action;


• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take;


• Maintain the financial health of the organization;


• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans;


• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances;


• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;


• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met;


• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget;


• Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained;


• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Qualifications

• BS/MA degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics from an accredited University is required for this role;


• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus;


• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Finance Manager in an Agro allied, grain milling, food, and beverage manufacturing companies;


• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);


• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Functional Skills and Competency Requirement:

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager;


• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst;


• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns;


• Proficient user of finance software;


• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;


• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used;


• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles;


• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations;


• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team;


• Solid proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and other financial planning software.