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The Finance function within the group is managed centrally and its responsibility is not limited to the day to day running of the P&L but also financial analysis & planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly management pact etc for all the subsidiaries.
This is a position reporting to the Finance Manager, with Prime responsibility for supporting the finance manager in recording and maintaining financial details of the company, processing payments and cash handling.

Principal Accountabilities

Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters.
Support the Finance Manager by inputting into sales & purchase ledgers from source documents.
Matching invoices to statements and purchase orders to invoices.
Input accounting data into the accounting system with speed and accuracy.
Assist in monthly payroll run.
Assist in the production of financial statements and applications, preparation of spreadsheets, reports and correspondence as required.
Plan, organise and manage own workload to ensure contribution to the company’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in a timely and accurate manner.
Ensure swift payment of invoices
Resolution of finance related queries
Assist with end of year preparation and procedures
Provide financial support to team members
Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role Person.

Specification Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
ACCA qualification (desirable) Skills:
Experience of working in a finance department.
Basic understanding of accounting processes and procedures
Good level of competence in all MS office applications.
Good communication and listening skills.
Good organisational skills
Good analytical ability
Experience: Two – Three years experience in a similar capacity

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Lagos Reports to: CFO Summary

The Finance function within the group is managed centrally and its responsibility is not limited to the day to day running of the P&L but also financial analysis & planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly management pact etc for all the subsidiaries.
This is a key position reporting to the CFO, with Prime responsibility for; the development and continual refinement of robust financial control, reporting and implementation processes.

Responsibilities

Managing the company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations
Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
Manage vendor invoices - Receive and process vendor invoices and internal cheque requests. Maintain open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and match to invoices. Verify invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions, and applicable discounts.
Carry out bank reconciliation - Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for all accounts. Verify accuracy of bank statements and answer questions or resolve problems. Maintain integrity of cash balances and cash flow systems.
Preparation of the company annual Financial Statement in collaboration with Finance Manager
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
Attending to External Auditor during statutory Audit.
Ensure up to date Intercompany reconciliation with parent company and all other subsidiaries within the group.
Review and ensure Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) are deducted correctly from Vendor Invoices and subsequently remitted promptly to the respective tax authority (FIRS and LIRS) accordingly.
Review and ensure all monthly provisions (Audit Fee, Tax Consultancy Fee & etc) prepayment and amortization are made monthly.
Review Payroll with Human Resources Manager to ensure statutory deductions and pension are calculated and remitted correctly
Review Petty Cash Expenses with Administration Team
Review and ensure daily and end of month posting of all payment vouchers and Journals before impacting into general ledger.
Verify documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate must be a Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, or equivalent), with minimum qualification of a B.Sc in Accounting or Finance.
He / She must have minimum of 6 years’ experience.
An MBA or Msc in Finance; knowledge of the use of ERPs would be an added advantage.

Core Accounting Skills:

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
Financial analysis and interpretation skills
Accounts preparation and bank reconciliation skills
Attention to detail
Good presentation and communication skills
Application of accounting principles
Preparation of timely financial statements
Filing of reports to statutory bodies
Cash flow management
Knowledge of Statutory returns and reporting Internal Liaison All units and departments that have dealings with The Finance Department. External Liaison Partners both local, International, Government agencies and various vendors