• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Manager - Internal Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Rivers


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

They seek to hire an experienced and competent Finance Manager - Internal Controller. The role provides an opportunity for a rewarding career, influence, and contributions.

Job Description

Accounting Responsibilities 

• Perform month-end close activities which include but are not limited to: GL reconciliation/clean up, sub-ledger module closure for all entities, running month–end accrual process, and post into GL.


• Prepare and submit monthly accounts, TB, and relevant schedules to Management & Business Performance Management unit


• Conduct variance analysis and periodic business performance monitoring on all assets


• Prepare annual Financial Statements for the company


• Provide  External Auditors with all necessary information to facilitate prompt closure of audit.


• Prepare company matrix and reconcile all differences between related entities Tax Remittance Duties


• Run monthly tax reports, remit, and file tax returns promptly


• Obtain Tax Receipts from all authorities and dispatch WHT receipts to vendors promptly.


• Liaise with Company’s Tax Advisers to ensure appropriate computation of PPT estimates and returns and prompt filing with relevant Tax Authority


• Promptly file PPT / CIT Returns for all entities


• Attend to every inquiry/memo from tax and other relevant statutory authorities (FIRS, NCDMB,  etc)


• Other financial reports and analyses are required by management.

Internal control and compliance

• Maintaining a strong control environment, particularly by reviewing the area's monthly balance sheet controls file, solving internal audit issues, and enhancing financial controls ;


• Ensuring that robust and effective financial controls are in place across the business. 


• Assurance and adherence to policies.


• Supporting internal audit in the delivery of their audits, including support in audit issue follow-up and closure.


• Management of the Financial Controls Checklist process, including ensuring action plans are in place to improve any low-scoring areas (especially for the defined critical controls).

Person Specification/Job Requirements

• University degree


• Professional accounting qualification


• 10 years post qualifying experience

 Desired Skills

• Sound systems knowledge and experience working with ERP 


• Process improvement and systems innovation experience


• Fluent English.  


• Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills


• Control and process design experience.

Desired Behaviors

• High attention to detail and at the same time big picture appreciation


• Change orientation


• Leading others


• Influencing without authority


• Confidentiality is a must


• Courage and conviction

The Deadline for submission is August 30, 2022. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.