Vacancies at Norrenberger Financial Group

Norrenberger is an Integrated Financial Services Group (Licensed & Regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) that operates a customer-focused business model offering clients a comprehensive range of financial products& services including Funds & Investment Management, Structured & Alternative Finance, SME Funding, Foreign Exchange and Business Advisory Services.

We are recruiting to fill the positions of:

Job Title: Financial Controller Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Financial Controller will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation.
• The Finance Controller responsibilities will also include tax management and administration, performance management, and act as a consultant for senior managers, conducting cost and revenues analyses.

Management Accounting:

• Maintains and enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Manage outsourced functions
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including managing the organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
• Oversee accounting operations of the company and its subsidiaries
• Create an organizational structure within the accounting department to facilitate the achievement of the department’s short-term goals and long-term objectives.
• Manage and mentor junior personnel in the accounting department.

Transaction:

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable
• Ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
• Ensure that required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Maintain the chart of accounts and manage GL for accuracy
• Management of tax- VAT, WHT, PAYE. Liaise with the company’s tax consultant, auditor, and regulators for efficient tax management
• Advise and liaise with Operations on transaction postings to ensure that the correct GL are credited or debited
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions

Financial Reporting and Budgeting:

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management account for management and regulators.
• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the company operations.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Provide for a system of management cost reports.
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure that financial reports comply with current accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Publish complete and timely financial statements to company executives, shareholders, and the board.
• Account for any budget variances and report significant discrepancies to management.
• Recommend benchmarks for the measurement of company financial performance goals.
• Responsible for the filing of quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Compliance:

• Provide regulatory reports to the compliance department for a rendition
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Experience & Qualification

• Minimum of Second Class Degree in Accounting or Finance. Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a minimum of 6 years working experience in the finance sector- Commercial Bank, Merchant Bank, Finance House, or National Microfinance Bank.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements- IFRS and IAS
• Demonstrated experience with the use of EasyBank Application
• Good knowledge of SEC and CBN policies on financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with Auditors
• Ability to pay keen attention to details.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Internal/ External Contacts
• Internal Staff
• Clients
• Auditors (PWC)
• Regulators

Key Competence Requirements:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards- IFRS and IAS
• Use of EasyBank Application
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
• Vast across accounting and finance spectrum- Financial, Management, Tax, Audit and financial investigation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites Word, Excel, and Access.
• Able to work well in a team and on own initiative.
• Database Management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Energetic and with sound decision-making skills
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI)
• Timely delivery of reports
• Adherence to agreed turn around time/ SLA
• Timely delivery of the annual report
• Regulatory rating- Zero appetites for regulatory infractions
• Leadership
• Process Efficiency
• Customer Complain

Job Title: Brand Communications Manager Location: Abuja

Job description A Brand and Communications Personnel is responsible for managing all internal and external communications for the company ensuring its messages are consistent. Job Details

• Developing an integrated branding and communications strategy for the company incorporating PR, Marketing, and Online.
• Implementing communications plans to increase brand awareness and recognition for the organization.
• Developing relationships with key media outlets to secure and grow media coverage both online and offline.
• Writing press releases for local and national media.
• Ability to management and coordinate brand and product communications through the entire spectrums of the Print Media, Broadcast Media, Outdoor Media, and Internet Media
• Demonstrable experience with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and CRM Software
• Proven experience implementing and optimizing Google AdWords campaigns
• Solid knowledge of Business Intelligence and Web Analytics tools like Google Analytics, Woopra, etc. to measure site traffic and better optimize marketing campaigns
• In-depth knowledge of various social media platforms as well as display and search advertising
• Effective use of email marketing management platforms such as MailChimp, GetResponse, Constant Contact, Drip, SendInBlue
• Competent use of public relations management platforms such as Cision PRWeb
• Experience with technologies and best practices for web design, web production and creative designs across multiple platforms
• Hands-on experience with online marketing tools and media technologies such as blogs, RSS, video, webcasts, Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and project management skills
• Collating and analyzing current communications and messages and ensuring consistency.
• Developing and leading the company’s internal communication strategy.
• Initiating and Executing Internal and External events on behalf of the company
• Vendor Management and procurement of brand-related items.

Job Requirements

• 5 – 6 years’ relevant brand management experience with exposure to the Financial and Capital market sector.
• Masters and a relevant certificate in communications is an added advantage.
• Strong passion and drive for excellence. Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with curiosity and a great appetite for learning and creativity.
• Strong Knowledge of content creation and digital marketing.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite / Working knowledge of IT tools.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email  

Application Deadline  31st July, 2020.