Vacancy For Assistant Finance Manager In A Reputable Commodity/Testing Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client in the Commodity and Testing industry, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to manage and improve efficiency for its operations in Nigeria in the position below:     Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager Job Reference: 1505 Location: Lagos Industry: Industry & Manufacturing Function: Financial Job Description

• Assist with the preparation of invoices, budgets, management of cash flow and making inquiries regarding purchase orders
• Work as a member of the finance team providing management support to the Finance Manager for all accounting activities and manage reporting activities

• Execute general finance-related duties and is expected to cover for the Finance Manager in case of absence.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local financial and legal requirements and enforcing/ ensuring adherence to requirements.
• Manage Month End procedures, maintain the fixed assets register and Prepare financial analysis.
• Preparation of financial statement and reports.
• Maintain financial security via internal controls.
• Reconciliation of financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Preparation of payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursement.
• Budget preparation and trend analysis of actuals against budgets.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Assist Finance Manager with internal and external audits.

• Experience in accounting process enhancement and cost control
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution or other accounting system an advantage
• Conversant with Nigerian Taxation system
• Proven ability to work with department Managers in terms of budgets, financial controls etc.
• Computer literate including Microsoft excel, Microsoft word etc.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, skills essential.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or relevant discipline
• Certifications from ICAN or ACCA
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting (work experience in any of the “Big 4 Accounting Firms” or a multi - national entity)