• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The job responsibilities for this role will include:

Finance Manager Functions

• Directs the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.


• Provide leadership and direction for the day-to-day running of the Finance Function


• Works with the managing director and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.


• Prepare CBN and other Regulatory returns and submit same timely to relevant regulatory bodies.


• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.


• Identifies opportunities for expansion into new product areas.


• Oversees investment of funds and works with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion.


• Manage relationships with regulators & statutory bodies, third parties, and business stakeholders External Auditors, FIRS, SEC, etc.


• Shape the company’s overall financial strategy & develop strategic plans and performance management reports.

Risk Management Function

• Explaining the external risk posed by corporate governance to stakeholders.


• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the firm, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the firm when risks occur.


• Performing a risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the firm.


• Allocate capital to exposures based on risk and optimize the firm risk portfolio through business activities and risk transfer strategies.


• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience. (Educating the board of directors about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments; ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks)

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.


• Prior working experience in any of the stated firms is a MUST (Audit Firm, Asset Management Firm, & Micro-Finance Bank)


• Master’s Degree or other advanced certification preferred.


• Professional Qualification (ACA or ACCA) is mandatory. 


• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in the financial sector, of which at least 2 years must have been in risk management-related roles.  


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) and other financial management software. 


• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation. 


• In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance requirements. Should also be well-versed in the regulatory environment. Knowledge of the global regulatory environment/practices is preferred.


• Team-building skills and the ability to coach team members.