Head, Finance

Responsibilities:

• Develop and provide timely, accurate, and appropriate financial statements and reports for all users in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 
• Implement and ensure adherence to internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the company’s cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts on a regular basis.
• Handle the acquisition of capital assets and ensure they are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate. 
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations in order to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.  
• Draw up long term and short term Investment/financial plans for the business
• Responsible for  preparation of monthly financial outlook forecast 
• Participate in the development of the Company’s overall strategic goals and ensure these are cascaded to the different Finance team members across the organization. 
• Oversees the company's risk management functions including general liability and risk mitigation.  
• Forecasting corporate finance and budget development and ensures adherence to set budget,  expenditures, and other budgetary items. 
• Advises on long-term business and financial planning and manages company profitability
• Develops and implements appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard the assets and returns.
• Monitors the flow of funds; oversees financial functions of the company to ensure cash collection goals are met.
• Oversee the administration of all leases, contracts, and other financial obligations. 

Requirements:

• BSc/Msc in Accounting, Finance or relevant field 
• Minimum of 12 years solid experience in accounting & financial management and analysis
• Professional qualification in ICAN or ACCA is required. 
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, Financial modeling and planning, bank  reconciliation, and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with Cash Management (Cash forecast, cash budgeting, and risk  management) 
• Leadership abilities 
• Experience in developing and documenting processes, policies, and procedures is essential.
• Management Accounting, financial planning, monitoring, and performance management.
• Liquidity management experience 
• Strong technical know-how and understanding of accounting and internal controls. 
• Strong Excel and financial information-analytical skills and comfortable with the use of ERP software.

Location: Surulere, Lagos State.