Head of Finance and Accounts Broadband Communication Company

Our client is a reliable communication provider in Nigeria offering bestinclass product suites backed by trustworthy dependable customer service.

The company is seeking to hire a Head of Finance and Accounts who will be responsible for the budget and financial management financial compliance and financial reporting of the company.

The Head of Finance and Accounts will ensure the effectiveness of the company by developing and directing an appropriate financial planning strategy and accounting practices as well as managing its relationship with lending institutions and shareholders by ensuring the focus is on optimal returns of business investment through judicious use and application of financial resources.

Key Responsibilities:

Budget Management

Coordinate the preparation process of the annual budget of the company and track actual vs budget.

Conduct indepth analysis to identify specific trends explain past performance and recommend opportunities for improvement within the group

Analyze budget implications for the company and advise management.

Participate in decisionmaking and its implementation in the company budget.

Financial Management

Manage the companys Financial Operations functions Fixed Assets Revenue Expenditure and General Ledger.

Coordinate the collation of financial plans and annual budgets for all operating companies that would support the achievement of the corporate strategy.

Oversee the performance of financial service providers and take steps to discontinue highrisk relationships.

Manage foreign exchange risk and interest rate exposures and escalate the same to management.

Management of the Company s Tax affairs

Financial Compliance

Provide operational support including maintaining the budget Profit and Loss accounts programs and contract analysis.

Implement finance policies as well as guarantee compliance with established internal controls Processes Policies Procedures and IFRS in processing all transactions.

Monitor annual audit of financial reports of the company.

Review the budget from all Heads of Department in the group and prepare a consolidated report for the Management

Financial Reporting

Manage the accrual process and prepare detailed reports about discrepancies and amendments that occur in the budget during the financial year and other performance reports on a timely basis for relevant stakeholders.

Prepare periodic reports and presentations to the management. (These reports include the balance sheet cash flow and any other required report)

Analyze the general Ledger transactions (Capex Opex and Revenue) and all transactions posted into IFS to ensure proper classification and correction as well as aging of all Balance Sheet accounts.

Prepare trend analysis of Capex Opex and revenue transactions all General Ledger/Sub ledger Accounts reconciliation as well as weekly and monthly performance reports

Requirements

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:

Bachelor s Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration or related field

Master s Degree or an MBA

Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA)/Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent)

Relevant Experience

Minimum of 10 years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles in the Finance/Treasury/Accounts function in a Management Position.

Attitude and Behavioural Traits

Excellent Skills in Corporate Finance strategies methodologies and applications including generally accepted Audit Standards and principles and International Finance Reporting Standards.

Advanced analytical organization business development and strategic planning skills

Excellent policy and process design skills especially around implementing effective controls.

Strong leadership qualities and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a highperforming team.

Excellent Interpersonal presentation and communication skills

An enthusiastic team player and strong interpersonal skills

Continuously seek selfprofessional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape

Benefits

Compensation: Base Pay ranges BTW N700000.00 N1000000.00 Other Interesting Benefits