Located on Lagos Island, our company is a boutique consulting firm with over 40 seasoned professionals with varied experiences. The firm plays a leading role in providing management consulting services targeted at clients in key sectors of the economy (Power, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, and Manufacturing, etc), in Africa.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Manager ensures the organization's financial sustainability by driving effective planning, risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency, while providing strategic insights that support informed decision-making and enhance business performance.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Manager will be assigned the following primary responsibilities, among others :
- Drive the company's financial planning
- Maintain a highly automated internal Payment process
- Maintain a seamless real-time Financial Reporting system
- Generate timely Management and Profit Center reports
- Execute effective funding options for the firm
- Deploy effective cash, liquidity, and investment management strategies
- Carry out appropriate analytics and guide effective profit and cost management strategies
- Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
- Ensure full compliance with all Bureau of Public Procurement requirements
- Support Corporate and Departmental Strategy monitoring and reporting
- Provide Financial Advisory support on projects
REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree in any of the Business Sciences with a 2 : 1 or first class from a top-tier universityMSc / MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA / CPA)Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar roleMinimum of one year as head or deputy head of the finance function in a respected organizationExperience using cloud-based accounting software, preferably ERPIn-depth knowledge of corporate financial, legal, and risk management practicesExtensive tax and federal regulatory compliance experienceAdvanced MS Excel skillsKnowledge of financial regulationsExcellent analytical and numerical skillsSharp time management skillsStrong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential dataExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDiscretion and confidentiality