Finance Manager at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Employment Nigeria 19-Feb-2016 ANAMBRA , Banking and Finance Pharmaceutical

Nextzon Business Services Limited - Our Client is a start-up mega drug distribution centre in the Pharmaceutical sector located in Anambra State, and is looking to fill the role of the:

POSITION : Finance Manager

Purpose

To manage the Company’s finance unit / activities and direct overall financial plans and accounting practices within the company

Key Roles and Responsibilities

To provide an accurate and timely financial service including setting and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts and advice and support to inform decision making at all levels
To review and ensure appropriate overall performance reporting to the CEO and the Board of trustees
To support the chief executive and senior team to develop a medium-term financial plan
Manage the financial systems across the company linking accounts payable, receivables, capital expenditure etc to provide accurate financial statements reflecting the company’s position
To manage the annual audit process in conjunction with the appointed auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required deadlines
Define and communicate corporate accounting guidelines, including chart of accounts, periodic closing schedules as well as reporting requirements within the Finance unit
Compiles and analyses financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts and documenting business transactions
Monitor internal key performance indicators (e.g. working capital ratio, interest cost, debt/equity ratio, ROI, etc) based on Finance Unit’s strategic plan
Developing and maintaining financial analysis to support decision making of the company and ensuring that the company complies with all taxation laws.
Analysing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position for internal and external use.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
Developing and maintaining financial models to support long-range planning needs of the company and address issues that affect shareholder value
Directing and managing the preparation of the annual budget and regular forecasts
Responsible for statutory reporting, treasury management (working capital management, investment analysis) and financial review of growth opportunities
Present financial reports to the Company’s Board of Directors
Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
Makes recommendation regarding the company’s accounting reserves, assets and expenditures.
Liaise effectively with the external auditors to ensure that efficient and effective audit process is carried out
Conducts studies and submits recommendations for improving the company's accounting operation.
Maintain an excellent relationship with all statutory bodies and ensure prompt compliance with stated guidelines

Key Performance Indicators

Average budget variances (actual vs. plan)
Average cost of capital (as a percentage of revenue)
Planned Budget/Actual Operating Cost
Net Cash Flow
Observations from external audit bodies
Company’s gearing ratio
Corporate credit rating at the banks
Lead time for annual budget preparation, presentation and approval
Timeliness/Accuracy of cash forecasts and funding estimates
Percentage error rate in daily postings
Number of detected breaches in internal controls

Required Skills and Competencies

Financial analysis and execution
Credit analysis
Knowledgeable in the following key areas:

Financial Management and corporate finance
Accounting policies and standards
Financial analysis and interpretation
Management and Cost Accounting
Tax Management

Appreciation of finance & investment management principles
Ability to use several accounting packages (Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
Microsoft Office skills with high proficiency in the use of excel
Oral & Written Communication skills
Relationship Management:

Possession of human skill (ability to interact effectively with people - both staff and clients alike)
Ability to develop, build and maintain relationships with customers
Ability to build and manage banking relationships

Leadership
Proactive decision-maker
Self-starter
Sound ethics and integrity:

Must be discernibly honest and of consistent upright character

Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years post-graduate experience out of which a minimum of 2 years should have been in a similar position
A good University degree or HND or its equivalent in Accounting or related field
A recognised professional accounting certification (i.e. ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
A post graduate degree or any other qualification/certification will be an added advantage

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes (as an attachment), stating the reference code FINMGR005 as the subject of the email, to:jobs@nextzon.com

Note: All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Finance Manager at Nextzon Business Services Limited

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