Finance Manager

Strategic Responsibilities

• Provide strategic management of the finance function.
  

• Establish and oversee the accounting policies procedures and internal controls for the company including but not limited to revenue recognition cash management and controls expense approval authorities depreciation schedules etc.
  

• Oversee the reporting of company financial activity to tax authorities.
  

• Facilitate organisational accountability and transparency while providing strategic leadership.
  

• Set up a budgeting process for the company and work with business heads to prepare budgets report results analyse variance and initiate corrective actions.
  

• Work with the CEO to analyse organisation operations and to identify opportunities for improvement cost reduction and systems enhancement.
  

• Provide analysis insight and advice on financial performance to the CEO and business unit leaders for sound decisionmaking for the company.
  

• Work with the CEO and the Human Resources Manager on financial management and oversight of employee benefit and compensation plans.
  

Operational Responsibilities

• Support in the development and articulation of financial strategy for the company s business growth plans.
  

• Monitor and improve operation costs profitability and manage business risks.
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements including FIRS.
  

• Prepare and review annual budgets monthly forecasts and operating results.
  

• Identify and research appropriate investment opportunities for the Company that maximises the returns whilst complying with our liquidity requirements.
  

• Develop the forecasting models (P&L Balance Sheet and Cashflow)
  

• Prepare monthly accounts (P&L Cash flow statements and balance sheet)
  

• Coordinate and prepare annual budgets including operating and capital expenditure budgets.
  

• Ensure all company assets are monitored and accurately accounted for.
  

• Liaise with external advisors during the preparation of statutory financial information
  

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts.
  

• Preparation of tax computations (VAT and Company Tax).
  

• Prepare payroll figures and manage insurance.
  

• Review company internal controls.
  

• Actively identify and research new opportunities to reduce costs for the Company
  

• Actively participate in seniorlevel meetings/discussions potentially related to longterm financial plans and strategy development for various projects.
  

• Evaluate develop and implement financial and cash management systems to optimize efficiencies.
  

• Assist with profit improvement opportunities for the restaurant operations.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of first degree in Accounting Finance Economics or any related field. A Master s degree is an added advantage.
  
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent is mandatory.
  
• Minimum of 8 years cognate experience with at least four years experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector.
  
• Good knowledge of Financial management Cash Flow management Management Accounting Financial performance reporting Financial planning Risk management