• Application Deadline:
• Position: Financial Performance & Analysis Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

• The Financial Performance and analysis Manager will play a crucial role in driving the company's financial performance through comprehensive analysis, reporting, and strategic insights.


• This role requires a combination of financial expertise, analytical prowess, and effective communication skills to provide actionable recommendations to senior management.


• The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares periodic financial statements required for external reporting.


• Collects and analyzes financial data, ensuring that all reporting is in compliance with NAICOM, IFRS, SEC and GAAP reporting regulations and guidelines.


• Consolidates entries and accounts to be utilized in financial statements


• Prepares internal reports as required. Researches accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations regarding company policy.


• Ensures smooth external audit processes.


• Maintains accuracy in all asset files, and balance sheets and provides support to all work papers and bank accounts.


• Manages schedules for all filing deadlines, assists in closing all procedures and ensures compliance with procedural and reporting standards.


• Participates in various educational opportunities, attends various conferences and updates knowledge efficiently.


• Troubleshoots on all financial reports, completes audits and identifies trends to determine improvement plans.


• Provides assistance to manage all ad hoc projects and assists management on all accounting activities.


• Performs systems reconciliations .

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

• Organised with attention to detail and ability to multitask.


• Autonomous work habits with demonstrated ability to make process improvements.


• Strong computer skills (Excel, Power points etc.)


• Strong analytical skills.


• A good knowledge of IFRS, NAICOM guidelines and SEC rules and regulations is required combined with the ability to research and give opinions on complex accounting issues.


• Strong understanding of industry trends, market dynamics, and regulatory changes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; Master's degree or professional certification (ACCA, CFA, CPA, etc.)


• Minimum of 7 years experience in financial analysis, performance management, or related roles, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proven expertise in financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Strong proficiency in financial software, Excel, and data visualization tools.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.


• Effective communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.


• Ability to lead and develop a team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.


• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.