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Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / Unit: Accounts
Industry: Commodity trading (Exports)
Directly Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Internal Interactions: Mid-Level Managers
External Interactions: Vendors, Regulatory Bodies, External Inspectors / Consultants
Brief Job Overview
- We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our team, a professional responsible for overseeing the daily business financial operation.
- He/ She will also assist in compliance with regulations and monitoring of internal controls within the Finance/Accounts Unit.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):
- Assistant Finance Manager Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Work with the CFO to develop Organizational financial strategy.
- Supervise and review accounting practices.
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, partners, and other external stakeholders on financial matters.
- Identify ways to improve daily financial efficiency, cutting costs and boosting businesses’ profits.
- Supervises the Team Lead within the finance function.
- Prepare timely monthly management account & financial statements. and support in year-end financial audits.
- Work with Internal audit to review of all bank reconciliation and other exceptions.
- Reconcile suppliers’/customers’ accounts relating to Factory/Plant operations.
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and GL
- Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition in line with standards
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and other financial forecasts including reporting their variances.
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Prepare and present monthly financial statements and reports to senior management.
- Research and resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Manage cash flow, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes.
- Monitor Tax Compliance; Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- A qualified chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within the Manufacturing/export Industry
- Should have strong experience in Technical Accounting, IFRS & GAAP Analysis, Taxation, Commercial Finance and Financial, Planning & Analysis roles.
- Should possess strong Analytical skills, Strategic thinking & Leadership abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively will be an enhancer for this role, especially as part of a team.
- ACCA/ICAN Professional Membership is required.
- Must be able to use modern accounting software.
Required Competence:
- Technical Accounting Skills.
- Mastery of Accounting Principles.
- Proven work experience as an Assistant Finance Manager or similar role.
- Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Relevant training and certifications.
- Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
Key Deliverables:
- Leadership: Ensure team involvement and accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of relevant reports.
- Performance Officer: Be on track with robust and timely performance tracking. Ensure budgetary process improvements and achieve better predictability on outcomes.
- Value Manager: Ensure & support value maximization initiatives (interest, Trade Finance, currency risk management, etc.)
- Co-Strategist: As a Strategist, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support and execute Company Financial strategies through value-adding decisions, superior data analytics and optimal drive of special projects to growth.
Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume detailing their relevant experience to: careers@neveah.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
