• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Purpose

• The Finance Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the department


• Provides financial projections by coordinating budget/forecast preparation; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial information; advising departments on the collection and analysis of data.

Responsibilities

• Establish well-documented systems for record keeping and accounting.


• Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.


• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.


• Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax return.


• Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.


• Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.


• Plan and implement process for timely and efficient monthly ledger close and reconciliation


• Preparing the monthly profit and loss, and balance sheet reports.


• Ensure timely settlements and reconciliation of third-party payment systems.


• Create financial controls protecting and build processes that protects against leakages and fraud.


• Support preparation of annual budget, forecast and projections while also comparing actual costs to estimated costs.


• Ensure compliance with accounting and finance standards, best practices, and government regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a financial Accounting Manager role, preferably in a financial institution.ICAN or ACCA Certification is required.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Competent in the use of accounting software.


• Ability to use logic, critical thinking, analytic deductive reasoning skills.


• Capable of completing intricate tasks with a high degree of accuracy.


• Confident communicator in both written and spoken language


• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships


• Commercial and business awareness


• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data


• Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints.