Finance Manager at Gokada Incorporated

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager  who will provide support to the business by managing daily accounting and financial tasks.
• They will compile reports, prepare, maintain and reconcile financial statements and other financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain the accounts payable and receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate payment records.
• Review invoices and other payment requests for appropriate approvals, adequacy of budget cover, the validity of claims, and relevant supporting documents.
• Ensure timely processing of all payables.
• Assist in following up on outstanding reconciling items to ensure timely resolution of issues relating to reconciliation.
• Review and reconcile relevant tax accounts - VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc. to ensure completeness, accuracy, and validity.
• Compute and file tax returns to relevant tax authorities including related reports to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Administer petty cash disbursement and reconciliation.
• Process advance requests and track retirements in line with approved policies
• Ensure timely submission, accuracy and validity of inventory.
• Support and assist internal department reporting requirements such as audit schedules, tax schedules and others.
• Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
• Periodically review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or a Finance related discipline.
• 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA) is required
• Experience working with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Must have skills:

• Intrinsically motivated.
• Results - oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills.
• Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
• Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills.
• Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills.
• Conscientious in approach to work.
• Excellent Managerial Skills.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with external parties.
• Up to date knowledge of Key financial reporting standards.
• Comprehensive Knowledge and Application of Nigerian Tax Laws.
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills.

Why Gokada?

• Meaningful Rewards: Competitive base pay, Flexible Leave Plan, Health Insurance, Training & Skills Development
• Meaningful Work: Your role at Gokada will directly contribute to improving the livelihoods of many Africans
• Personal Growth: Opportunity to leave your mark on one of the fastestgrowing organizations in Africa
• The Best Team: Work with a motivated and talented team who have a common shared vision.