• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 6 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• The ideal candidate should be able to use relevant accounting and data analysis tools/software, communicate effectively (verbal and written), have great leadership and interpersonal skills, be great with numbers and have continuous up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and accounting government regulations.


• You will report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of various accounting reports, financial statements, budgets, cost analyses, rate studies projections and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.


• Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers, and performance indicators, identify engagement risk and determine the appropriate financial strategies to get desired results.


• Analyse data and advise senior managers on profit-maximising strategies; help optimize company profits over time by making intelligent decisions for investments or spending funds to have the greatest return on investment.


• Build and maintain positive working relationships with other departmental Heads/Leads, other departments, outside agencies, vendors and state and federal auditors.


• Manage and oversee operations of the finance department to meet set goals and objectives.


• Developing and effectively implementing internal systems, business processes, SOPs, and organisational policies and procedures that ensure efficient and effective operations in finance.


• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.


• Develop trends and projections for the company’s finances.


• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take


• Manage and coach an accounting team that can exhibit a great depth of the organization’s values, and culture and show continuous growth in personal, departmental and organizational development.


• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards for corporate finance administration, budget preparation and management, financial reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.


• Display in-depth understanding and application of leading practices in governance concerning finance in the workplace.

Skills and Attributes:

• You have demonstrated experience in corporate finance management, startup advisory services, SME advisory, financial modelling, valuation, capital raising, and principal investing.


• Able to demonstrate previous experience in using extensive financial information to support executive-level decision-making; developing, and using advanced/complex financial models, and making business recommendations from the analysis of corporate financial statements


• You have a great sense of ownership and accountability for your work.


• You are skilled in reviewing accounting process systems and able to identify control procedures, resource needs and interdependencies.


• You are a great manager of people and can build collaboration between several teams to get the work done.


• You have strong past results in creating and implementing processes, the ability to influence adoption in the team and iterating processes based on learnings.


• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Requirements:

• At least 2 years senior management level experience in a reputable organisation with 6+ years experience as a Financial Manager


• Must have ACCA/ACA


• CFA (level 2) certificate will be an added advantage


• MBA/MSc in Finance


• Deep knowledge and use of relevant finance and data reporting tools/software


• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles


• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations


• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Excel and other MS-word and G-suite tools