Director of Finance

Application Deadline Mar 21, 2016

Job Description
Reports to the Director-General of the Institute
Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
Ensure that all statutory requirement of the Institute are met including withholding payments, income tax, etc.
Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary.
Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and petty cash.
Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.
Oversee the book-keeping function including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms performance.
Requirements
B.Sc. in any Management or Social Science Course. MSc. will be an added advantage.
Must have ACA or ACCA.
Minimum of 10 years experience in Accounting Functions while 5 years at a Senior Level.
Experience in a Professional Institute will be an added advantage.
Successful Candidates must reside in Lagos.