The Finance Manager reports directly to the MD/CEO and oversees all activities of the accounts department and is involved in the supervision and management of general accounting activities, analyses and the maintenance of effective financial internal controls while ensuring statutory compliance in all accounting initiatives.
Job Description
Plan, implement and supervise the company’s financial strategy.
Lead the documentation of all financial transactions by entering account information for various arms of the company.
Summarize current financial status by collecting information, prepare balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other reports.
Monitor revenue and expenses in compliance with stipulated budget.
Manage the company’s financial accounts, payrolls, budget, cash receipts and financial assets
Handle the company’s transactions and debts and do cash flow forecasting
Follow proper accounting procedures to reach financial objectives
Monitor and analyze financial accounting data
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
Keep and maintain a fix assets register.
Liaise with banks to resolve financial-related issues.
Check figures, postings, and documents for proper and correct entry.
Assist with quarterly and annual audit preparations.
Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payables and receivables
Investigate and resolve audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
Summarize and prepare financial status and transactions reports, including a profit and loss statement, and other necessary reports for management review
Coordinate, plan, assign and review staff’s work.
Perform other accounting duties and supporting team members as required or assigned by the MD/CEO
Requirements / Skills
B.Sc / HND in Accounting
Minimum of 5 years hands-on accounting experience at the Senior level; certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CMA is an added advantage.
Superior data management and data analysis skills
Experience in working with accounting software and databases
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced MS Excel and Words
Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
Strong time management and organizational skills
Must be process and goal driven, customer oriented, results oriented, self-motivated
Excellent leadership, effective communication, and presentation skills
Knowledgeable in Nigeria companies Tax Law and application.