• Application Deadline: Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Our client is looking to hire an experienced Finance Manager to manage their Accounting, Risk Management and Treasury functions.


• The Finance Manager is expected to have deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization.


• Top candidates should have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reporting, presentation and interpretation of all financial transactions in a clear and timely manner for management decision making.


• Analyses and reviews company’s sales price periodically to drive optimal financial performance.


• Identify and review key cost centers of the company and strategize ways to reduce costs.


• Develop and implement company wide policies and procedures to drive the achievement of corporate goals and objectives


• Develop , implement and monitor risk management policies and its implementation throughout the business.


• Ensure the company maintains compliance with statutory requirements not limited to Audit, Tax, Pension et al.


• Analyze new product viability and make recommendations to management.


• Plan, prepare and track the company's budget year on year.


• Ensure adequate provision, investment and use of company’s funds.


• Ensure proper management and investment of the company's user funds to maximize return and liquidity.


• Develop and implement strategies to improve the company’s debt collection.

First-year Outcomes

These are not all the outcomes you will be expected to achieve, but some of the primary ones:

• A robust risk management framework and documentation which cuts across all departments and products of the company


• Complete external audit of the company’s financial accounts


• A well documented Treasury management policy and framework for the company’s internal and external funds.


• Maintain robust and proper books of accounts.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant courses.


• Accounting certifications (e.g. ICAN, CMA or CPA) will be added advantages


• At least 5 years of proven experience as a Finance Manager


• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures


• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends


• Familiarity with financial accounting statements


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


• Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skill


• Solid experience with risk management and treasury management.