POSITION : Finance Manager
DESCRIPTION
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.
Reporting to the CFO, with Prime responsibility for; the development and continual refinement of robust financial control, reporting and implementation processes.
Accountabilities
- 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.
- 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.
Specification
- Must be a Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA, or equivalent), with minimum qualification of a B.Sc in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience. An MBA or Msc in Finance; knowledge of the use of ERPs would be an added advantage.
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
- 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
Internal Liaison:
- All units and departments that have dealings with The Finance Department.
External Liaison:
- Partners both local, International, Government agencies and various vendors.
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