• Application Deadline: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦750,000 - ₦1,000,000/month
  

Job Summary:

The senior management role overseas all functions of the organization’s finance and accounting department. He/She manages the responsibilities through a team of Accountants and support staff. The role requires a hands-on approach with specific responsibilities for cash flow management, budgeting, and statutory reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Accounting, Treasury, Budgetary, Tax and Financial Planning functions.


• Manage the daily cash liquidity and monitor cash flow projections to determine the optimum use and need of funds to optimize the working capital


• Oversee accurate & timely preparation and submission of Financial Statements, Management Reports & Annual Operating Budget


• Monitor continuously the company's business performance and conduct Gap Analysis to present solutions and improvements


• Manage the relationship with banks and make necessary negotiations to get the best of facilities while monitoring inter-banks transactions and accounts balances


• Provide external auditors with the necessary documentation and support


• Collaborate with external tax accountants for tax preparation and returns


• Manage relationships with managers across all departments of the organisation to achieve alignment in key business strategies, operations and decisions


• Provide expertise and advice to managers and staff on financial issues


• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to safeguard company's assets and interests


• Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures


• Work closely and provide executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy-making and financial strategizing


• Summarize budget trends, analyzing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives


• Undertake a range of other activities which are integral to the company’s success, in conjunction with other staff

REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably at least 10 years of professional relevant experience out of which 3 years must be in a similar role.


• Excellent knowledge of and experience with appropriate computer software.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations


• Flexibility and an ability to develop strong working relationships in a complex and fast-paced working environment.


• Strong attention to details


• Well-developed leadership and team management skills


• Auditing experience is an added advantage.


• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel


• Customer orientation – accurately anticipates emerging and current client needs and establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers.

SALARY-900,000 -1M