Sep 30, 2018
Location: Ilesha, Osun Job Description
Business Accountant (BA) is a strategic partner in running the business and plays a crucial role in providing central financial direction to the Strategic Business Unit.
BA will direct and oversee all financial functions of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), create a culture of high performance and people management in the unit, align functions and resources, and deploy people and skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.
He /She should be able to present reports competently and confidently to the SBU Management/ Corporate Office and negotiate effectively with business partners.
He /She must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution.
Primary Responsibilities
As a strategic business partner with the Business Manager and Management, BA is responsible for the assessment of the company’s performance against both the annual budget (in line with the levers of control) and the company’s approved 5-year Plan.
Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Business Manager and provides actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
Cost: create sense of value for money across board to enhance effective deployment of resources. Work together with all units to ensure SBU uses less to achieve more. Ensure the Naira differential objectives are met
Put the right mechanism in place to ensure SBU Pays all obligations on due date, stays Cash-Flow Positive throughout the period in line with the financial indicators in the plan
“Responsible for the seamless and real-time running of the financial reporting processes to aid speed of service delivery to both internal and external parties
Report the actual financial Performance and compare with the Control Levers.
Oversee the finance and Accounts unit to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function
Oversee payroll budgeting, monthly payroll and all related controls. Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wages, incentives, commissions and bonuses and ensure adequate cash flow for payroll payments.
Provide financial analysis and support for HR regarding cost effective benefit plans, health insurance plans and other fringe benefits affecting SBU associates
Insurance Claim workflow should be strictly monitored and each claim settled/closed within a month after the incident.
Expected to have specific information regarding daily operations of the Business and keep the Business Manager updated
Periodic Key account reconciliation and Trial Balance review
Put the right mechanism in place to meet all Suppliers obligations on due date, stays Cash-Flow Positive throughout the period in line with the financial indicators in the plan, and Code of Business Conduct.
BA Expected to perform management duties and actively contribute to the SBU financial, operations and strategic plans.
Qualifications
Minimum of a second Class upper in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university
Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
Must be computer literate and have excellent ERP skills.
Applicant must have a Minimum of 5 years working experience
Age: 27 – 33 years old.
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