Head Of Finance

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's overall business objectives.
• Provide financial advice and strategic recommendations to executive management.
• Lead the Finance department and oversee all accounting and finance operations.
• Develop financial policies, systems, and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Support long-term business planning, investment decisions, and growth initiatives.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor departmental budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Ensure effective financial planning to support operational and strategic objectives.
• Recommend cost optimization initiatives without compromising operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Produce management accounts and performance reports for executive decision-making.
• Ensure timely preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Present financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Oversee product costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Monitor production costs, overhead allocation, and inventory valuation.
• Develop strategies to improve production efficiency and profitability.
• Analyze material usage, waste, and operational costs.
• Work closely with Production and Operations teams to improve cost control.
• Manage cash flow to ensure business liquidity.
• Monitor banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Optimize working capital and cash utilization.
• Oversee payment approvals and treasury operations.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and funding strategies.
• Establish and maintain strong internal control systems.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Implement fraud prevention and risk management measures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation.
• Monitor stock valuation and inventory controls.
• Ensure proper accounting for fixed assets and depreciation.
• Conduct periodic asset verification and inventory audits.
• Ensure timely filing and payment of VAT, PAYE, Company Income Tax, WHT, Pension, NSITF, ITF, and other statutory obligations.

Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A master's degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent are mandatory.
• Minimum of 8–10 years' progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within ceramics, building materials, FMCG, industrial manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting software.

Location: Amodu Odofin.

Remuneration: 850,000-1,200,000