Experienced Female Finance Manager
One of
our clients at Lekki Lagos, is seeking for an Experienced Female Finance
Manager to join their team.The Finance Manager will be responsible for the
overall financial management of the organization, including financial planning,
budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. This role involves ensuring
financial stability, optimizing financial performance, and providing strategic
insights to support business decisions. The Finance Manager will also oversee
financial operations, manage risk, and ensure compliance with all relevant
financial regulations and accounting standards.
v Develop
and implement financial models, budgets, and forecasts (short-term and long term)
to support strategic planning and decision-making.
v Conduct
variance analysis to identify and investigate significant differences between
actual and budgeted financial performance.
v Prepare
and present comprehensive financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to
management and stakeholders.
v Prepare
and file various tax returns (e.g., Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax - VAT,
Withholding Tax - WHT, Pay As You Earn - PAYE) ensuring strict compliance with
Nigerian tax laws and regulations (FIRS, LIRS, etc.).
v Analyze
financial data, market trends, and competitor performance to identify
opportunities for growth, cost reduction, and improved profitability.
v Provide
financial insights and recommendations to support investment activities,
pricing strategies, and business development initiatives.
v Oversee
daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,
payroll, and general ledger management.
v Monitor
and manage the company's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet
operational needs and financial obligations.
v Manage
relationships with banks, auditors, and other financial institutions.
v Implement
and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company
assets and ensure data accuracy.
v Drive
continuous improvement of financial processes through the use of technology and
best practices.
v Identify,
assess, and mitigate financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and
operational risk.
v Ensure
strict compliance with all local, national, and international financial
regulations, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS etc.), and tax laws.
v Coordinate
and manage internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of
contact and ensuring timely resolution of findings.
v Develop
and implement internal control policies and procedures to ensure financial
integrity and minimize fraud.
v Lead,
mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance,
accuracy, and continuous learning.
v Delegate
tasks effectively and oversee the work of team members.
v Collaborate
effectively with other departments (e.g., sales, marketing, HR, operations) to
support their financial needs and objectives.
Requirements
v Bachelor's
degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.
v A
minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a financial management or senior accounting role, with a demonstrable track
record of success.
v Must
have relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or ICAN
v Proficient
in the use of Microsoft Office and proven experience with ERP Software is
essential, with a strong preference for experience with Microsoft Business Central.
v Must
have worked in a similar capacity in Manufacturing, FMCG, Commercial/Retail,
Agriculture, Logistics, or Hospitality.
v Excellent
Business analysis, Project Management and Financial Management skills
v Exceptional
problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
v Outstanding
communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
v The
ideal candidate should be a current resident in or around Lekki, Victoria
Island, and Environs, Lagos.
v This
role is fully on- site.