Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 7 – 10 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
- Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to analyze and forecast company performance.
- Provide insightful analysis of financial results, highlighting key trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with team to develop and manage annual budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (remittances, audit etc) and accounting standards.
- Monitor and analyze financial metrics to identify areas for improvement and risk mitigation.
Cash Flow Management:
- Manage cash flow effectively, optimizing working capital and liquidity.
- Implement strategies to enhance cash flow forecasting accuracy and efficiency.
- Assess and recommend improvements to treasury processes.
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess financial risks, proposing mitigation strategies.
- Stay informed about market trends and industry developments to anticipate potential risks.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement risk management policies and procedures.
Strategic Financial Leadership:
- Provide strategic financial guidance to the executive team and the organization, contributing to key business decisions.
- Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities and capital allocation strategies.
- Collaborate with leadership to drive financial discipline and foster a culture of financial responsibility.
- Manage and monitor department activities, metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.
- Perform all necessary financial management duties as required.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, professional certification (e.g., ICAN, AAT, CPA, CFA) is required. MBA is highly desirable.
- 7 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting roles. At least 4 years experience in financial management roles.
- Exceptional proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.
- Good knowledge of regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.