• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Controller (Local Nationals Only)


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 8 years


• Location Rivers


• City Port Harcourt


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Position Summary

• First-line manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of an Accounting group.


• Responsible for organizing, maintaining, and directing all general accounting activities and functions.


• These include recording and maintenance of the company’s financial records, financial statement preparation, various managerial reporting, and supervision of the general accounting and payroll staff. Supervises Accounting Supervisors or Accountants.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs the activities of the general accounting staff


• Prepares monthly internal financial statements


• Oversees all monthly, quarterly and year end closings


• Administers the preparation and distribution of timely and accurate operating/financial statements to internal management


• Reviews all general ledger account analysis and ensure that the Company’s financial records are accurate


• Coordinates year end audit with the external auditors and ensure that the year end audit package is accurate and complete


• Prepares managerial reports as required, including product line profitability, price realization, analysis of allowances, etc.


• Monitors and maintain the Company’s accounting systems, reviewing and upgrading as necessary


• Participates in the development of the Finance Department and operational budgets, as appropriate


• Assists management in understanding the internal financial statements and answer any inquiries they may have


• Provides financial expertise to internal management to assist them in various strategic and operating decisions


• Requires employee to constantly type and use a computer and other office equipment, such as copier, printer, calendar, telephones, etc.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university

Preferred Education

• MBA, CPA, or other designation a plus

Required Experience & Skills

• Proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and PC skills


• Proficient with email system; Microsoft Outlook preferred


• Proficient using computer-based accounting system; Oracle preferred

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Eight years accounting experience

Preferred Training & Certifications

Physical Demand

• Must be able to work under pressure


• Must be able to work with the team in developing improved work processes for the department