Head, Finance and Accounts Executive Assistant to GMD Chief Operating Officer (VEGEFRESH)

Application Deadline : Feb 12, 2015

Division/Department – Shared Services Location: Subsidiary, Lagos Job Purpose
To coordinate the financial activities of each subsidiary/ business unit (including planning, budgeting, forecasting and fund sourcing) in order to ensure optimal returns on investments.
Key Responsibilities
Develops annual plans and budgets for the Finance department to support the achievement of the corporate strategy.
Liaises with the CFO to develop, update, and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures, and strategies across each subsidiary.
Advises Executive management to changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends.
Establishes and maintains accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data is available for business operations and planning.
Provides financial advice on the organisation s short, medium and long term cash, funding, and risk situation to Executive management.
Coordinates the preparation of the corporate budget and supports Heads of departments in the formulation of cost management measures.
Develops and implements a robust and reliable financial reporting system for the Subsidiary.
Develops and manages relationships with relevant external bodies/ contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
Oversees the prompt administration of monthly payrolls, staff allowances and benefits, tax remittance, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees.
Liaises with external and internal Auditors for the smooth performance audit operations, and deals with any queries from the Auditors.
Person Specification
First degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration or related discipline.
Masters degree in a related discipline.
Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
10 years post-graduation experience, 3 of which must have been in a Management position interfacing with the Executive management.
Key Skills and Competencies:
Highly skilled in corporate finance methodologies, risk management, forecasting and control.
Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices.
Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting.
Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Excellent coaching and people management skills.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
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