• Application Deadline: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Accounts and Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

The Head of Accounts and Finance will be responsible for the following:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability goals


• Lead the finance team, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis for multiple locations and entities


• Manage the financial planning and analysis function, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for multiple location and entities


• Oversee the accounting function, ensuring compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulations


• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including banks and financial institutions across multiple jurisdictions


• Lead the treasury function, managing cash flow and liquidity across multiple jurisdictions, and developing and implementing risk management strategies


• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, and manage the tax function


• Develop and implement internal controls and processes to ensure the integrity of financial information across locations and entities


• Manage the financial due diligence process for potential acquisitions and other strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions


• Participate in strategic planning and decision making as a member of the leadership team


• Monitor and analyse industry trends, and provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership


• Ensure financial systems are up to date and properly used


• Manage corporate financing, refinancing, and manage the relations with banks and other lending institutions


• Oversee the audit preparation


• Design and implement risk management policies

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) or ACCA qualification is mandatory.


• Proven experience in a senior finance role demonstrating a strong understanding of industry practices and regulations.


• Sound knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.


• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to drive financial initiatives and influence stakeholders.