• Application Deadline: Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Accounts / Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• City Yaba


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the finance functions.


• Coordinate timely preparation of financial statements and ensure the statements reflect the organisation’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.


• Acts as a key facilitator of growth leveraging on accurate financial information.


• Design and implement mechanisms to safeguard Company assets and maintain the integrity of financial reports.


• Act as the chief custodian of internal control policies and procedures of the group.


• Ensure effective utilisation of the financial resources of the organisation including achieving cost efficiency through exception reports in line with the organisation’s objectives.


• Develop and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control costs.


• Ensure prompt and reconciliation of all bank accounts and speedy resolution of reconciling items.


• Prepare weekly cash flow statements to guide Senior Management.


• Ensure financial transaction processing delivers separate, accurate and reliable financial statements for each component organisation in the group.


• Develop and implement effective stock-taking programs across the group.


• Delegate tasks appropriately to subordinates and provide supervision to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality results.


• Participate in setting SMART annual objectives for subordinates.


• Coordinate the preparation annual of corporate budget within the specified time frame.


• Track corporate performance against budget across product lines, component organisation and expenditure codes.


• Coordinate the allocation/disbursement of funds.


• Manage the human and material resources of the finance department to optimize performance and enhance output


• .Prepare and submit to the COO periodic assessment report of finance department achievement vis a vis its functional goals and objectives


• Ensure compliance of corporate expenditure budget with the schedule of authority and limit.


• Ensure that financial processes comply with relevant tax laws on VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE and other relevant tax laws.

Requirements

• B.Sc / MA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant degree.


• Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage.


• 7 years and above Work experience in Accounting with at least 2 years as an Accounts Team lead or Manager.


• Proficient user of accounting softwares such as SAGE 50, quick books and others.


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


• Knowledgeable in Nigerian Tax Policies and Procedures.


• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.


• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.


• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used


• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles


• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.


• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

What we Offer

• A progressive work environment


• Competitive salary


• Paid time off, HMO, and Bonuses


• Growth opportunities


• Mentorship