Develop, review and update financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies in line with the Company's business objectives and applicable requirements.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and budget review processes, including preparation of relevant financial assumptions, metrics and management information.
Conduct daily callovers of relevant financial records and supporting documents to verify completeness, accuracy, authorisation and proper recording of transactions.
Investigate callover exceptions, document findings and ensure identified issues are escalated and resolved within the required timeline.
Provide management with costing and margin information required for pricing, purchasing, budgeting, profitability and operational decisions.
Monitor cost movements and investigate material variances between expected and actual costs.
Regularly review the effectiveness of finance controls, recommend improvements where weaknesses or recurring exceptions are identified, and monitor implementation of approved corrective actions.
Work with the Internal Auditor by providing information and facilitating independent audit activities, while recognising that the Internal Auditor retains independent authority over audit work.
Prepare and review payroll calculations accurately and within the approved payroll timetable, including applicable PAYE and other statutory deductions.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable tax computations, including VAT, PAYE, Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), as relevant to the Company's transactions and obligations.
Prepare monthly financial reports by the last working day of the relevant month and provide financial information required for the MPR.
Prepare or support annual financial statements and other statutory financial reporting requirements.
Maintain clear visibility of asset cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value and asset net worth.
Reconcile the asset register to the accounting records and investigate material differences.
Maintain appropriate professional relationships with banks, regulators, external auditors, solicitors and other relevant external stakeholders.
Provide accurate financial records and information required for external audit, regulatory reviews and other authorised enquiries.
Manage, supervise and develop the Accounts and Administration Officer in accordance with approved responsibilities and performance expectations.
Provide coaching and guidance on accounting processes, controls, documentation and financial discipline.

Requirements

Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Full membership of ICAN or an internationally recognised equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, or comparable).
Three to five (3 to 5) years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrable exposure to financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll management.
Thorough working knowledge of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Pension Reform Act, NDPA 2023, and all applicable Nigerian financial regulations.
Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

Bonus
HMO
Pension

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