• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Finance Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Senior Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. 


• He/she is expected to oversee the daily financial transactions, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial and management reports. 


• Responsibilities also include managing PAYE, pensions, NSITF, and other statutory payments, training junior accountants, overseeing vendor contracts, processing petty cash, controlling expenses, and leading regulatory audits.This role requires a hands 0n professional with strong leadership abilities and experience in a manufacturing or FCMG environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.


• Analyze financial performance, and provide recommendations for improvement.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and manage the annual budget with department heads.


• Monitor performance against the budget, providing variance analysis.

Accounting Functions:

• Oversee daily operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll.


• Ensure accurate recording of transactions per accounting principles.

Cash Flow Management:

• Monitor cash flow to maintain operational liquidity.


• Prepare cash flow forecasts and ensure sufficient working capital.

Cost Control and Profitability:

• Conduct cost analysis to ensure cost efficiency.


• Identify areas to enhance profitability and reduce waste.

Compliance and Audits:

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and coordinate annual audits.


• Implement audit recommendations.

Internal Controls:

• Develop internal controls to protect assets and prevent fraud.


• Review and streamline financial processes for accuracy and efficiency.

Team Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and provide training to junior accounting staff.


• Lead the finance team to achieve departmental goals.

Strategic Planning:

• Provide financial insights for strategic planning with senoior management.


• Analyze market conditions to inform business strategy.

Education, Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.


• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.


• Professional qualification will be considered a plus.

Requirement and Skills:

• Proven experience as a Financial Manager.


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


• Ability to use Excel fuctions


• 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.