Finance Manager at BanyanTree

BanyanTree is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Ikeja GRA, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

Our re-engineering consultancy team is seeking to hire a Finance Manager that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
The goal is to enable the company’s executives to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

Job Description

Drive value within the business through margin enhancement, lowering costs and driving operational efficiencies
Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Execute accurate reporting, enabling yourself to analyze options and make financial recommendations
Maintain cash flow by reviewing banking activity and reconciling monthly reports
Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
Develop and interpret databases and financial models
Establish, monitor and achieve company financial goals
Promote continual process improvements in specified budget areas
Implement report production, productivity and quality standards
Prepare and manage company budget to maximize revenue and identify potential areas of cost savings
Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities
Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance

Qualifications

BS/MA Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA, ICAN or relevant will be considered a plus
Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
6+ years’ financial management experience
5+ years’ experience in a leadership role

Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
Results-oriented and process-driven
Impeccable attention to detail
Proficient user of finance software

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