Corporate & Finance Manager

Responsibilities:

Managerial: 

• To manage the accounting department 
• To manage the HR & Administration department
• Handling all corporate matters within the company 

General:

• The corporate manager will implement preventive and pre-emptive measures and procedures to ensure the safety of the physical and psychological working environment for all of the company’s employees. 
• The physical working environment includes, but is not limited to, ensuring workplace safety both in the office and in the field. 
• The psychological working environment includes, but is not limited to, creating a positive environment and ensuring compliance by the company and its employees.  
• The Corporate Manager will work across the organisation with those not in their direct report, such as the Operational Manager and Leaders, to maintain good communication. 
• Establish and train teams where necessary, and train all employees for specific workflows and procedures when required. 

Tax & Accounting:

• Ensure the timely preparation and execution of the monthly financial close process while paying special attention to accuracy and WASSHA group timelines. The financial close process includes the financial statements such as the Income statement, Statement of financial position (Balance Sheet), cash flow and any other that may be required.
• Ensure statutory obligations (income tax, corporate tax, VAT, social security, etc.) are filed by the accountant promptly to ensure there are no penalties.
• Coordinate with Auditors, Bankers, Lawyers, and any other external parties and align strategies with the General Manager and Head office. 
• Create a workflow and ensure the smooth flow of accounting. This will include the usage of software such as QuickBooks for bookkeeping and ERP for payment applications. 
• Monitor the necessity and ensure the timely approval and follow-through on all payments raised via ERP, including the communication with the banks. 
• Liaise with the WASSHA Group tax and accounting team where necessary. 
• Instruct and manage the Tax and Accounting department. 

HR:

• Manage labour law risks of the company, and be compliant with the Labour Law in Nigeria. 
• Understand the company strategy and build the human resource plan with the General Manager. Liaise with department heads to identify human resource gaps and actively propose and communicate to the General Manager. 
• Manage the recruitment process to ensure a smooth and fair procedure as per the company policies, as well as recruiting capable people who match the job description, and maintain the retention rate. 
• Manage the employee evaluation process and build a career path for each staff member to maximise their potential in tandem with the company's growth and strategy. 
• Follow through on disciplinary procedure where necessary, as part of the evaluation process, and comply with legal requirements. 
• Coordinate with the WASSHA group HR strategy (if any) to implement and align with the General Manager. 
• Formulate templates of documents to be used in the HR functions and forward them to the GM and HQ for approval.
• Instruct and manage the HR & Admin department on all HR & Admin-related functions.
• Actively be sensitive to any compliance-related issues (such as harassment) that may arise. 

Admin:

• Manage legal risks of the company, and be compliant with the Company Law in Nigeria. 
• Manage office supplies and smooth operations of the office and the company. 
• Manage any logistics of employees and the office where necessary. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA/ACCA or national certification) required.
• Minimum level of experience required to perform effectively in the role:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax and accounting (including payroll-related statutory obligations), with at least 2 years in a leadership (manager) position.
• Experience in HR and Legal is a plus.  
• Language - Excellent English Level

Competencies:

Technical:

• Good working knowledge of tax & and Accounting, HR & Administration and health & safety regulatory requirements
• Good understanding of Excel 
• Good report writing skills
• Good presentation skills

Functional:

• Knowledge and understanding of peripheral laws (including Nigerian labour law and company law)
• Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Tax & Companies Act 
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles (IFRS and local GAAP)

Behavioural:

• Leadership and managerial skills.
• Proactively think and efficiently propose and discuss on strategy and procedures. 
• Ability to work in harmony with the rest of the departments to achieve organisational goals.
• Continuous learning of new skills and company directions. 
• Collaboration with international teams.