Finance Manager

Job Description

To ensure that the financial policies/procedures of the company are implemented efficiently in line with generally accepted Financial/Accounting practices and statutory requirements.
To ensure the ongoing financial health (the ability to fulfil financial obligations) of The company and act as safeguard of the company’s financial assets.
To manage the Finance & Accounting Unit, and to develop and implement a modern cost effective accounting system that will meet the challenges and objectives the company

Job Responsibilities Strategy definition & Business Planning:

Participate in the development of corporate strategy and plan
Define overall operational strategy and budget for the Finance & Accounting process unit

Financial Advisory:

Define and communicate corporate accounting guidelines, including chart of accounts, periodic closing schedules as well as reporting requirements
Overseeing and managing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with the Company’s Finance policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements, and internal control/audit requirements that the company is not open to risk in that area
Set authorization standards and approve payments within own limits.
Ensure required financial reports are provided to relevant depatments on a timely basis.

Budget Controlling:

Define and communicate budgeting guidelines, processes, methods, roles and schedules
Prepare and manage organizational budgets, and make amendments based on approvals.

Treasurer/Risk Management:

Develop, communicate and implement corporate treasury & risk management policies and guidelines in accordance with The company’s business strategy
Monitor organisational cash flow and liquidity to ensure the availability of funds required to finance The company’s operations, business plans and budgets.

People Management & Coaching:

Approve training programs for staff within units.
Provide leadership, guidance and support to the process unit
Ensure appropriate staff are recruited, developed and appraised in a timeous fashion
Facilitation of a healthy happy productive working environment for the department

Competencies Required:

Budgeting
Financial Accounting
Financial Management & Corporate
Finance
Management Accounting
Tax Management
IT System Skills
Coaching
Performance Management
Strategic Perspective
Excellent communication skills
Leadership

Qualifications & Experience

At least 8 years post-qualification experience, 6 of which must have been spent in a managerial role in a formal business organisation preferably manufacturing of FMCG
A good university degree or its equivalent plus a recognised professional accounting qualification (i.e., ACA, ACCA or Equivalent).

Applicants should send their CV’s to: jobs@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng using the job title as email subject.

Apply via :

jobs@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng