• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Accountant (OMAO)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• This role is individually accountable for achieving results through others, over periods of 3 months to a year.


• The focus is the following: Execution of the business plan and for governance and compliance at an operational level, preparation of management reports, interpretation of financial data and predictive results.


• Implementation of accounting processes, systems and controls for a product.


• The role is also responsible for product profitability analysis, overall responsibility for the preparation & quality of financial accounts and maintenance of financial records.


• Responsible for the financial accounting/control function in the business unit.


• Carries overall responsibility for the preparation and quality of financial accounts and maintenance of financial records


• Contributes to and implements financial strategy.


• Assists in deciding on the financial and business viability of new and existing projects and programmes.


• Analyses financial records such as income trends.


• Responsible for preparation of all finance-related regulatory returns.


• Plans and prepares budgets and documents such as the annual report, according to organisational goals


• Analyses and monitors the effect of budget or policy changes on business unit productivity.


• Responsible for audit liaison as well as tax, legislative & statutory requirements.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Financial Control:

• Contributes to and implements financial strategy.


• Responsible for the business unit's financial accounting/control function through other managers and their teams.


• Carries overall responsibility for the preparation and quality of financial accounts.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyses financial records such as income trends.


• Analyses and monitors the effect of budget or policy changes on the business unit's productivity.


• Assists in deciding on the financial and business viability of new and existing projects and programmes.

Financial Reporting:

• Plans and prepares budgets and documents such as the annual report, according to organisational goals.


• Governance & Compliance:


• Liaises with internal and external auditors.


• Ensures tax, legislative and statutory requirements are met.


• Team Effectiveness:


• Individually accountable for staff time, tasks and output quality, over periods of up to 1 year.


• Balances own priorities with directing and motivating others.


• Guides and directs staff to achieve operational excellence standards.


• Creates a climate for optimal performance.


• Manages performance.


• Selects potential staff to sustain customer/client service delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERINCE

• A first degree or its equivalent in relevant field (Master’s degree is an advantage)


• At least 10 years work experience (five of which must be at senior management level)


• Qualified Accountant (CPA, CA, ACA and ACCA) or any Accounting Professional qualification from


• recognised Professional Body


• Relevant industry experience is required


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)


• Strong analytical skills


• Good Excel and PowerPoint skills