Overview

The People Practice – Our client is a Fintech platform that enables employees to get access to finance in their organizations.

Job Position: Finance Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  1. Our client is looking to hire an experienced Finance Manager to manage their Accounting, Risk Management and Treasury functions.
  2. The Finance Manager is expected to have deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization.
  3. Top candidates should have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Ensure accurate reporting, presentation and interpretation of all financial transactions in a clear and timely manner for management decision making.
  2. Analyses and reviews company’s sales price periodically to drive optimal financial performance.
  3. Identify and review key cost centers of the company and strategize ways to reduce costs.
  4. Develop and implement company wide policies and procedures to drive the achievement of corporate goals and objectives
  5. Develop , implement and monitor risk management policies and its implementation throughout the business.
  6. Ensure the company maintains compliance with statutory requirements not limited to Audit, Tax, Pension et al.
  7. Analyze new product viability and make recommendations to management.
  8. Plan, prepare and track the company’s budget year on year.
  9. Ensure adequate provision, investment and use of company’s funds.
  10. Ensure proper management and investment of the company’s user funds to maximize return and liquidity.
  11. Develop and implement strategies to improve the company’s debt collection.

First-year Outcomes
These are not all the outcomes you will be expected to achieve, but some of the primary ones:

  1. A robust risk management framework and documentation which cuts across all departments and products of the company
  2. Complete external audit of the company’s financial accounts
  3. A well documented Treasury management policy and framework for the company’s internal and external funds.
  4. Maintain robust and proper books of accounts.

Job Requirements

  1. BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant courses.
  2. Accounting certifications (e.g. ICAN, CMA or CPA) will be added advantages
  3. At least 5 years of proven experience as a Finance Manager
  4. Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
  5. In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Awareness of business trends
  6. Familiarity with financial accounting statements
  7. Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process
  8. Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks
  9. Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
  10. Accuracy and attention to detail Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skill
  11. Solid experience with risk management and treasury management.

Application Deadline
29th December, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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