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Job Description
We are looking to hire a suitable candidate to oversee Financial Control and back-office activities that support operations on and off-site.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and management to the financial department
- Provide financial strategy recommendations to CEO and executive team
- Identify and address potential financial risks for the company
- Oversee all financial decisions, such as budgeting and auditing
- Implement strategies and systems to improve financial performance
- Support financial department in developing short- and long-term financial goals
- Review financial reports and determine methods to reduce costs
- Serve as a key point of contact for financial department and auditors
- Prompt presentation of the Monthly & Annual Management Account
- Ensuring that financial audits are well and promptly carried out
- Manage Tax agencies, while ensuring that there are minimal Tax related issues by ensuring prompt payment of all Taxes (WHT, WAT, PAYE, etc)
- Ensure Treasury Management is up to date and effective
- Oversee Cashflow and Liquidity position of the company Key Competencies.
Qualification
- Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 5 years working experience in similar position
- Must be a Chartered Accountant. Possession of ICAN, ACCA professional certifications is required.
- Industry Preference: Micro Finance, Financial sector.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
- Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria.
Apply: FINANCE MANAGER