Job Description
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of timely financial statements
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information for management while recommending further courses of action
- Develop trends and forecasts of the firm’s finances to feed the business budgetary process
- Manage the preparation of the company's budget
- Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plan and budget
- 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
- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company (and subsidiaries) finances is maintained
- Conduct financial risk management
- Assist Management in the financial evaluation of potential investments
- Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits is fit for purpose and complies with financial regulations
- Monitor and keep management apprised of available funding options
- Assist in determining the appropriate capital structure for the company and its subsidiaries
- Maintain company’s relationship with financial partners, and arrange and negotiate financing as required
Requirements
- A first degree in a Business administration, Economics or any related course
- Masters’ Degree and any other certifications shall be an added advantage
- Membership of Accounting Bodies like ICAN, ACCA, ANAN is required
- Minimum of 10 years experience in Finance/Accounting, out of which, at least, 4 years must be in core finance and at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Past Management Consulting, Audit or Finance function experience at a manufacturing, power or energy company would be an advantage
- Negotiation skills (in view of regular engagement with contractors, vendors, clients and funding partners).
- Leadership skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
- Advanced knowledge of Accounting Software
- Strategic decision-making skills
NB: Candidate must reside in Abuja/environs