• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a Financial Controller (“FC”) for the business. The FC will handle high-level accounting, financial reporting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company.


• As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance, and revenue assurance.


• The FC will report to the chief executive officer and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and management accounts


• Plan budget and review annual budget in line with actual performance periodically


• Manage credit metrics, controls and risk


• Treasury control


• Resource allocation and cash flow management


• Conduct profit and cost analyses


• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information


• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations


• Recommend cost-reducing solutions


• Development of policies and process control


• Project free cash positions and advise on an optimal use of funds


• Ensure that all settlements relating to client's debts are duly substantiated and authorized


• Prepare and present financial and statistical models, forecast and outlooks


• Manage the preparation of the company's statutory and management account


• Prepare and available to defend quarter financial report for to board paper


• Assist the CEO in overseeing the company’s financial operations to ensure that they comply with internal and external policies and regulations.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting from a recognized university/polytechnic


• 5+ years of relevant experience in a well-structured organization


• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Partly Qualified Accountant (ICAN/ACCA Professional Level) preferred


• Experience in a solar or renewable energy company will be an added advantage

Functional Skills and Education Required:

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS


• Good Analytical skills


• Good organizational skills


• Financial & Business acumen


• Good communication and interpersonal skills


• Excellent team spirit and leadership


• High standards of professionalism and ethics.

General Competences:

• Integrity


• Sound analytical reasoning


• Strong organizational and time-management skills


• Strong relationship, leadership and initiative skills


• Drive and an ability to work under pressure


• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.