• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

About the job

• The Head of Finance is responsible for managing the operational financial administration within the University and its departments and ensuring that they follow all University financial controls throughout.


• He/She will be the main source of advice within the Faculty concerning the University’s financial regulations and procedures and will ensure that all financial transactions are in line with these regulations and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities.

• Assisting with the preparation of operating budgets, financial statements, and reports.


• Responsibility for reviewing all processes as regards fees collections.


• Processing requisition and other business forms, checking account balances, and approving purchases.


• Advising other departments on best practices related to fiscal procedures.


• Managing account records, issuing invoices, and handling payments.


• Collaborating with internal departments to reconcile any accounting discrepancies.


• Analyzing financial data and assisting with audits, reviews, and tax preparations.


• Updating financial spreadsheets and reports with the latest available data.


• Reviewing existing financial policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.


• Payroll administration, preparation of payslips, pension and tax remittance procedures.


• Keeping records and documenting financial processes.

Requirements.

• A degree in accounting, finance or any related field.


• 10 years of working experience.


• ICAN/ACCA/ANAN (Mandatory)


• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Extensive knowledge of accounting standards, fiscal procedures, and applicable tax codes.


• Exceptional attention to detail.


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.


• Great analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Superb organizational and time-management skills.


• Upholds sound work ethics and is highly disciplined


• Able to work with minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team