Finance Manager needed at iRecruiters Africa Limited
Job title : Finance Manager
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : June 08, 2024
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Job Summary:
- Our client is seeking to hire an experienced and ambitious Finance Manager who will be responsible for performing effective risk management and the organization’s financial strategy.
- He/she must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad investment and banking operations.
- The goal is to protect the company’s revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth.
Job Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget); and Weekly cash flow forecast.
- Preparation of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements.
- Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliation, and corporate/overhead cost allocation.
- Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems.
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
- Oversee payment approvals and authorizations.
- Ensure checks and balances in payroll activities before salaries are processed and disbursed.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Preparation of Monthly Performance Report
Key Requirements:
Educational Qualification:
- First degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related fields from a reputable university/polytechnic.
- Additional qualifications and professional certification will be an added advantage including ICAN Certification or any other recognized accounting certification.
Experience:
- 5+ years overall combined accounting and finance experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good working knowledge and understanding of accounting principles; practices, accounts payable and receivable management, financial management, and financial reporting.
- Proven working experience in a senior finance position.
- Experience in preparing accurate and thorough Financial Reports and related schedules in line with established deadlines.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and planning skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer applications and Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Financial Applications.
- Good organizational skills and ability to manage documentation and make past and future documentation accessible.
- Strong management skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative.
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