• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Leader


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Supervise and manage financial department staff, including accountants and financial assistants


• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts


• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions (revenue, billing, A/P, A/R, …) and regularly reviewing internal reports


• Input the monthly payroll into the accounting records, and liaise with the HR Department


• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported


• Record financial transactions in timely manner


• Support month-end and year-end closing processes


• Prepare the monthly taxes and resolve of any issues, including VAT inspections


• Take responsibility for the year-end audit


• Assist in establishing and implementing financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation


• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations


• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports. and prepare variance reports monthly to keep budget in check.


• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflow


• Document business processes and accounting policies


• Assist in establishing financial and operating benchmarks, monitoring and reporting standards


• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations


• Report to the Head of Finance with timely and accurate financial information


• Assist the Head of Finance in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.


• Assist the Head of Finance in other duties as may be reasonably needed.

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Finance Leader/Manager


• 6+ years of overall Finance experience


• Advanced Degree in Finance or related field


• Fluency in English is mandatory requirement


• CPA or CMA preferred


• SAP experience is a strong plus


• Previous experience in managing a finance team and/or subordinates


• Experience with creating financial statements


• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process


• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills


• Knowledge of local taxation, payroll procedures etc.

Benefits

Competitive salary package will be offered to the successful candidate.