• Application Deadline:
• Position: General Manager of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Must have strong analytical, strategic planning and communication skills, including an ability to work well with the chief executive officer, board members and other senior managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading, directing and coordinating all accounting and finance functions of the company


• Coordinating the preparation of internal and external financial statements


• Managing the relationship with external auditors


• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting and finance staff


• Overseeing regulatory reporting, including tax and compliance


• Institute and execute a proper reporting structure and system


• Institute and integrate the accounting system into the chosen ERP system (and play a lead role in implementing the ERP)


• Establish and execute robust financial processes across the company


• Manage the budget process


• Establish and maintain proper internal control systems


• Identifying and managing business risks and insurance requirements


• Take the lead role in communicating financial results to investors and shareholders

Work Experience

• At least 10 years experience in accounting or finance including a minimum of 5 years in a management role.


• Candidate must have some experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE) and/or US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


• Previous experience in public accounting also is highly valued.


• Candidates for GM Finance should have held positions of increasing responsibility within an accounting department, such as CFO, Senior Manager, Senior Executive of Finance.

Education

• An undergraduate degree in accounting or finance perhaps combined with an MBA (not essential)


• A chartered professional accountant designation (CPA)