Financial and Administrative Manager at Ikore International Development Limited

Background

• We seek to employ a dynamic and innovative person who has experience working in different Value chains across Nigeria and Africa
• Someone who can work collectively with host communities, design home-grown solutions that improve the livelihood and resilience of the communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial and administration teams to achieve company financial goals.
• Review financial reports, monitor accounts, and prepare activity reports and financial forecasts.
• Investigate ways to improve profitability, and analyze markets for business opportunities, such as expansion and investments.
• Assist in resource identification, work assignment, performance evaluation, and promotion decision activities.
• Conduct data analysis, planning and strategizing, and advising senior managers and top executives.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Overseeing the flow of cash and financial instruments.
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the organization and general market patterns.
• Preparing reports as required by law, regulations or company policies.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures, thereby maintaining the financial health of the organization.
• Predicting future financial trends for the organization.
• Reviewing, monitoring and managing the company’s budgets.
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports.
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland Revenue.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Degree and proven several years' experience in the financial field or any related field is required.
• Professional qualification such as CFA / CPA or similar will be considered a plus.
• An analytical mind and ability to stick to time constraints.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Proficient user of finance software and excel skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
• Understanding of data privacy standards.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.