• Application Deadline: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Financial Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action;


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


• Maintain the financial health of the organization;


• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans;


• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances;


• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;


• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met;


• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget;


• Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained;


• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.


• Preparing budget forecasts


• Processing tax payments and returns


• Manage all accounting transactions


• Prepare budget forecasts


• Publish financial statements in time


• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings


• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable


• Ensure timely bank payments


• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns


• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements


• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity


• Audit financial transactions and documents


• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant Degree


• Must have at least 5 years experience as Finance Manager


• Additional certification (ICAN or ACCA) is a plus


• Work experience as an Accountant


• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Hands-on experience with accounting software like SAGE 50 and other quick books


• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables


• Experience with general ledger functions


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.