Job Description
Our client is one of the worlds largest outsourcing and technology service specialists for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide.
Due to expansion, they are in need of a Deputy Finance Manager i n Lagos.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the company’s financial accounting, reporting and control activities; ensuring they are carried out efficiently and line with best practice and statutory requirements
To provide accurate and timely financial services including setting monthly budgets, forecasts, cash flow analysis, management and financial accounts and advice support inform decision-making at all level.
To manage the annual audit process in conjunction with the appointed external auditors to ensure statutory accounts are produced within the required timelines.
Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions, minimizing the impact of the variances
Coordinates and ensures regular Meetings and following up on matters arising from such meetings.
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Ensure timely preparation and rendition of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and the timely filing of the AFS with the relevant statutory agencies.
Responsible for month-end and year-end accounting period close of process and monthly trial balance review to ensure integrity and correctness of the company’s accounting records.
Coordinates the preparation and renditions of statutory returns and compliance within the statutory provisions.
Ensures Quality Control over financial transactions and financial reporting by ensuring timely trial balance review, preparation of schedules to accounts and bank reconciliation reports
Develops annual operating budgets as well as all project budgets and oversees them.
Manage and comply with Local, State and Federal Government statutory requirements and tax filings
Job Requirements
Education : Minimum : Graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Commerce.
Additional : Preferably a Chartered Accountant / MBA in Finance / CFA
Experience : 4 5 years of experience in Finance & Accounts
Overall / vast knowledge of Excel usage (Pivot, Vlookup, concatenate).
Proficient with Microsoft office
Knowledge & understanding of financial systems & processes
Entrepreneurship
Quality & Service Orientation
Teamwork & Collaboration
Diversity Sensitivity
Personal & Professional Development
Delivering Results
Communication
Requirements
Education : Minimum : Graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Commerce. Additional : Preferably a Chartered Accountant / MBA in Finance / CFA Experience : 4 5 years of experience in Finance & Accounts Overall / vast knowledge of Excel usage (Pivot, Vlookup, concatenate).
Proficient with Microsoft office Knowledge & understanding of financial systems & processes Entrepreneurship Quality & Service Orientation Teamwork & Collaboration Diversity Sensitivity Personal & Professional Development Delivering Results Communication ·
