Location: Ibadan, Oyo Reports to: the Managing Director but with dual reporting to the Group Financial Controller Job Position Summary
The Head of Accounts is s strategic partner in running the business and play a crucial role in providing relevant financial direction to the Business.
The Head of Accounts is charged with establishing and maintaining adequate and functional controls in the financial reporting systems of the business
The Job
Developing and implementing Business Planning and Financial Strategies that will support that overall Strategic focus of the business
Assessment of the Business Performance against targets at pre -defined periods in the short term as well as against the company’s 5 year plan
Undertakes financial control and risk management activities that will reduce and eliminate incidence of wastages, budget overruns and cost to serve in an effective manner
Manage the Working Capital of the Business to ensure that the liquidity targets and a shorter cash conversion cycles are achieved
Ensure a seamless and real time running of the Financial Reporting processes to aid speed of delivery in providing real time and accurate financial information to Management and other users
Manage profitably the Company’s Insurance as well as its Tax Affairs with relevant 3rd parties and consultants
Oversee the activities of the Finance unit of the business as well as take an active role in building and leading a team of competent and high performing professionals in the Finance Unit.
The Person
Age range should be within 34 to 38 years
Second Class Degree Upper in Accounting, Economics or Finance. MBA will be an advantage. Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA)
HND Upper in Accounting, Economics or Finance. MBA will be an advantage. Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA)
Over 7 years Relevant Experience in Accounting Roles with the last 2 years in a leadership position
Hands on experience with an ERP and in an ERP Environment is essential. Particularly, knowledge of Microsoft Navision will be an added advantage. Candidate must have demonstrated capacity in dealing with Stock Related Issues on the ERP
Passionate about achieving agreed set targets and deadlines
Demonstrable experience in deployment of Speed & Aggression in achieving goals
Excellent communication , interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong ethics and high moral standards
High level strategic and analytical thinking capabilities
Possesses Shared Mindset
Ability to create a culture of high performance
Strong attention to details
In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and laws
Analytical mind with strategic abilities
Must have worked in the FMCG Industry
Must have worked or be working in a Conglomerate.
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