JOB TITLE: Finance Manager
JOB LOCATION: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
JOB DETAILS:
- As we increase our processing capacity as well as our global distribution, we seek to hire a competent and experienced finance professional whose passion aligns with our business strategic initiatives to lead and grow the finance department.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Oversee all monetary operations and develop data driven strategies to optimize profitable running of the business
- Review financial data and prepare periodic financial reports to management, board members and stakeholders.
- Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc.
- Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance on a regular basis
- Lead and coordinate the development of cost management measures company-wide in collaboration with other Heads of departments.
- Lead and coordinate the budget preparation process across all departments, liaising and collaborating with other Heads of departments to prepare, timely, accurate budget to enable the achievements of strategic objectives.
- Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
- Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained
- Advise management and provide inputs on the funding and cash-flow implications of the company’s strategy, goals and plans.
- Develop and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system for the company.
- Research economic trends, analyze internal operations, identify areas of cost reduction and process optimization
- Support the CEO with various fundraising initiatives
- Plan and perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments.
- Analyze, and decide on investment strategies while considering cash and liquidity risks.
- Track and ensure cashflow is appropriate and sustainable for organization’s operations.
- Ensure compliance with the statutory laws and regulatory bodies.
Experience
- B.Sc. in Accounting or any relevant field with a minimum of 7 years work experience in corporate finance
- Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA etc.)
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel) and Financial Management Software
- Exceptional communication, Interpersonal and Leadership skills
- Working knowledge of raising capital beyond traditional lines of credit
- Excellent Business analysis, Project Management and Financial Management skills
- Great Problem solver and critical thinker.
Skills:
As the Finance Manager, you’ll need to show:
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
- Deep understanding of business principles and practices
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
- Strong analytical, numerical, written and verbal communication skills
- Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
- Commercial and business awareness
- Understanding of data privacy standards
- A self-starting attitude and an open outlook
- Resilience under pressure and against deadlines
- Skills in managing people, projects and resources.
- Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers
- Ability to demonstrate influence across several program/project and ooze confidence to approach and influence different stakeholders
- Responsible for the delivery of service excellence thorough ownership, process and effective team management
- Be a business brand ambassador and take ownership to build robust and lasting professional partnerships
- Quick to use your own initiative to create solutions and contribute new ideas
- A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Deadline: December 21, 2021
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