Financial Controller at Human Resource Associates (HRA)

Responsibilities:

•     Financial Accounting and Reporting
•     Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports appropriate for users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
•     Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
•     Ensure that all statutory obligations of the company are met including Withholding Tax payments, Company Income Tax, Employee Income Tax, VAT, etc.; and liaise with external Tax Authorities where necessary like Federal Inland Revenue Services.
•     Prepare necessary supporting information for annual audit and liaise with external auditors as required.
•     Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
•     Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and petty cash.
•     Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.
•     Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and employee payroll.
•     Ensure personnel and financial information is secure and stored appropriately.
•     Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure assets are properly recorded.
•     Prepare financial reports as required. (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports)

Other Responsibilities:

•     Delegate appropriate responsibilities to the Finance team to achieve departmental objectives.
•     Mentor and coach the Finance team on departmental deliverables.
•     Ensure Team Participation and proper communication/feedback network.
•     Ensure timely bi-annual and yearly performance appraisal of all Finance Team members.
•     Represent the company on financial matters in meetings.

Academic Qualifications:

•     University degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Business Management.
•     An MSc in Finance or an MBA will be an added advantage.

Professional Certification:

•     Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA); Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Desirable Skills:

•     Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
•     Knowledge of financial statutory laws.
•     Proficiency in computer programs for accounting, database, spread sheets and word processing.
•     Excellent project funds sourcing skills.
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•     Prioritisation and time management skills.
•     Exceptional negotiation skills
•     Required Personality Traits
•     Team work abilities
•     Excellent entrepreneurial spirit
•     Leadership qualities
•     Ability to plan strategically and execute timeously
•     Innovative and creative
•     Integrity
•     Ability to be discrete and maintain high confidentiality of company’s processes and procedures.

Experience:

•     7-10 years of progressive financial responsibility preferably in the Energy and or Oil and Gas sector.