JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Senior Finance Manager

Department: Finance
Location: Lagos
Number to Hire: 1
Job Type: Permanent
Minimum years of Experience: 10

Responsibilities

  • Managing of Payable staff
  • Responsible for Accounting & Reporting of Group revenue
  • Review of General Ledgers and Accuracy of Data Entry
  • Ensure review and timely preparation of schedules associated with the GL
  • Vendors’ Payment Reconciliation Management
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Maintenance of System of Internal Control
  • Tax Management & Other Regulatory Compliance
  • Liaising with External Auditor for Statutory Audit
  • Treasury Management and Efficiency
  • Ensure Internal Controls are in place to ensure assets of the Organization are well secured and properly maintained
  • Ensure Polices are in place and reviewed; team members are adhering to them to ensure adequate process workflow
  • Work with the team to develop financial goals and objectives and give them the appropriate tools to adhere by them.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance/Accounting
  • Professional qualification in accounting preferably ACCA/ICAN (ACA)
  • MBA would be an added advantage
  • Knowledge of IFRS is key
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Advanced IFRS knowledge
  • Technical & Professional proficiency
  • Strong Quantitative Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to details
  • Solution-minded Relationship Management
  • Leadership
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Dynamics or its equivalent accounts’ software
  • 10 - 15 years relevant experience.

Demands of the Job

  • Have regular updates on financial management issues and cash management strategies. 
  • Keep abreast on International Accounting Standards.
  • Able and willing to work long hours and meet tight deadlines.
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles. 
  • Able to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
  • Able to communicate effectively in person, in writing and over the telephone with individuals and with a wide variety of organisations and audiences.