Financial Controller at Somanda Consulting

A client of ours situated in Abuja is seeking to hire a Financial Controller.

The requirements are as follows:

• A B.Sc/ HND holder in Accounting or any related discipline
• Must have ACA/ACCA certification
• A minimum of 10 years working experience in relevant field
• Must reside in Abuja
• Must not be older than 40 years
• Must have a vast knowledge of major accounting software

The responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage, supervise and/or prepare timely and accurate financial and accounting reports for the company accounts
• Manage the monthly performance reporting for the Company including the identification, creation and reporting of efficient Key Performance Indices for the Company.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
• Manage cash flow by tracking transactions and regularly reviewing internal reports
• Supervise and manage finance department staff
• Coordinate the delivery of excellent, efficient and value focuses shared services i.e Admin, HR, ICT and Logistics within the Company.
• Motivate and lead finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback
• Suggest updates and improvements for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Ensure accurate deduction, remittance and reporting of statutory payments.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation
• Collaborate with external and internal auditors to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Evaluate and manage business risks.
• Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on historical data, research and economic indices.
• Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities.
• Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies.
• Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations.
• Ensure adherence to Group Standard Operating processes and procedures.
• Report to the Group Head, Shared Services with timely and accurate financial information.
• Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.