Experienced Female Finance Manager
\u200b<\/span> One of\nour clients at Lekki Lagos, is seeking for an Experienced Female Finance\nManager<\/b> to join their team.The Finance Manager will be responsible for the\noverall financial management of the organization, including financial planning,\nbudgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. This role involves ensuring\nfinancial stability, optimizing financial performance, and providing strategic\ninsights to support business decisions. The Finance Manager will also oversee\nfinancial operations, manage risk, and ensure compliance with all relevant\nfinancial regulations and accounting standards.<\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop\nand implement financial models, budgets, and forecasts (short\-term and long term)\nto support strategic planning and decision\-making.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Conduct\nvariance analysis to identify and investigate significant differences between\nactual and budgeted financial performance.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare\nand present comprehensive financial reports, including balance sheets, income <\/span>statements, and cash flow statements, to\nmanagement and stakeholders.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Prepare\nand file various tax returns (e.g., Company Income Tax, Value Added Tax \- VAT,\nWithholding Tax \- WHT, Pay As You Earn \- PAYE) ensuring strict compliance with\nNigerian tax laws and regulations (FIRS, LIRS, etc.).<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Analyze\nfinancial data, market trends, and competitor performance to identify\nopportunities for growth, cost reduction, and improved profitability.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Provide\nfinancial insights and recommendations to support investment activities,\npricing strategies, and business development initiatives.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Oversee\ndaily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable,\npayroll, and general ledger management.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Monitor\nand manage the company's cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet\noperational needs and financial obligations.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Manage\nrelationships with banks, auditors, and other financial institutions.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Implement\nand maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard company\nassets and ensure data accuracy.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Drive\ncontinuous improvement of financial processes through the use of technology and\nbest practices.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Identify,\nassess, and mitigate financial risks, including market risk, credit risk, and\noperational risk.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ensure\nstrict compliance with all local, national, and international financial\nregulations, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS etc.), and tax laws.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Coordinate\nand manage internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of\ncontact and ensuring timely resolution of findings.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop\nand implement internal control policies and procedures to ensure financial\nintegrity and minimize fraud.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Lead,\nmentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance,\naccuracy, and continuous learning.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Delegate\ntasks effectively and oversee the work of team members.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Collaborate\neffectively with other departments (e.g., sales, marketing, HR, operations) to\nsupport their financial needs and objectives.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Bachelor's\ndegree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required.<\/span> <\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>A\nminimum of <\/span>5 years of progressive experience<\/span> in a financial management or senior accounting role, with a demonstrable track\nrecord of success.<\/span> <\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Must\nhave relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA or ICAN<\/span> <\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Proficient\nin the use of Microsoft Office and proven experience with ERP Software is\nessential, with a strong preference for experience with <\/span>Microsoft Business Central<\/span>.<\/span> <\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Must\nhave worked in a similar capacity in Manufacturing, FMCG, Commercial/Retail,\nAgriculture, Logistics, or Hospitality. <\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Excellent\nBusiness analysis, Project Management and Financial Management skills <\/span> <\/span><\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Exceptional\nproblem\-solving and critical thinking abilities<\/span> <\/span> v <\/span><\/span><\/span>Outstanding\ncommunication, interpersonal, and leadership skills<\/span> <\/span>
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