• Application Deadline: Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 

Location: Ijesha, Mile 2, Lagos

Job Brief

• To ensure that the charity complies with all financial accounting and governance requirements and achieves a clean external audit report.


• To ensure that the Executive team and Board, including all sub-committees, have accurate timely and relevant information on financial accounts and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day accounting operations including oversight of accounts payable and receivable, and maintenance of the general ledger


• Prepare, analyze and present financial reports (income statements and balance sheets) in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements to senior management


• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the COO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and produce monthly budget versus actual reports


• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting


• Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit/accounting firms and review firms’ performance


• Develop appropriate investment strategies and oversee their implementation


• Produce financial reports for foundation and other funder grants; maintain shared grant reporting calendar due dates and submissions, including all required financial deliverables as stated per grant awards and contracts


• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; periodically update the organization’s accounting manual


• Remain up-to-date on best practices in nonprofit finance, business systems and internal control measures, and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in  Accounting


• 7 years of work experience required


• Candidate must be ICAN/ACCA Certified


• Candidate must posses at least 2 years experience as an Accountant in a Trading Company


• Candate must not be older than 45years as at the rime of this publication.


• Previous experience in organizational financial management


• Capacity to multi-task and good time management skills


• Strong command of English language


• Grants and project manageme


• Knowledge about laws concerning finance and non-profit organizations


• Communication and team coordination skill


• Knowledge about e-banking.