The position is based at the Amadeus Lagos office and the incumbent will be responsible for the Company’s finance and administration operations for Nigeria and Ghana.
Main responsibilities:
Accounting and tax:
Manage and supervise the Accounting function:
- Quality, accuracy and timeliness of the Financial Statements produced by the company.
- Monthly reporting to Headquarters under IFRS
- Compliance with all local tax requirements.
- External audit processes.
- Timely and accurate management of cash flow & treasury forecasts.
- Foreign currency / exchange rate requirements.
- Banking relationships.
Manage and supervise the business controlling function:
Planning:
- Preparation of company budget and forecasts.
- Analysis and reporting on variances one established budget/forecasts.
- Support Management in the formulation of its overall strategic direction;
- Interpretation of company financial results for Management.
- Compilation, analysis and reporting on business and performance metrics for Management.
- Monitor correct implementation of commercial policies.
- Manage Supplier and Customer contracts according to established standard business practices.
- Coordinate Purchasing activities according to Group policies and procedures, managing inventory levels and supply needs.
- Vendor selection, vendor price and terms negotiation, according to Group policies and procedures.
- Assist, guide and motivate team members in their assigned functions.
- Set and follow-up objectives for individuals in line with organizational goals.
- Manage procedures related to own area/department.
- Ensure timely and appropriate communication to team members regarding organization information.
- Monitor team activities.
- Conduct annual appraisal interviews.
- Oversee office management and administration activitiers.
Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in the finance area of a multinational firm and/or in a multinational audit / tax firm, including experience working in Africa.
- Post-graduate degree in Finance, Accounting
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles in Nigeria and Ghana
- Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Knowledge of economic principles
- Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations
- Knowledge and experience of accounting computer applications.
- Advanced excel skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Planning and organising
- Strategic thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Information and task monitoring
- Problem identification and analysis
- Judgment and problem-solving
- Team player
- Resilience
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