Head, Finance and Accounts at Michael Stevens Consulting

Division/Department - Shared Services
Location: Subsidiary, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To coordinate the financial activities of each subsidiary/ business unit (including planning, budgeting, forecasting and fund sourcing) in order to ensure optimal returns on investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops annual plans and budgets for the Finance department to support the achievement of the corporate strategy.
• Liaises with the CFO to develop, update, and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures, and strategies across each subsidiary.
• Advises Executive management to changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends.
• Establishes and maintains accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data is available for business operations and planning.
• Provides financial advice on the organisation s short, medium and long term cash, funding, and risk situation to Executive management.
• Coordinates the preparation of the corporate budget and supports Heads of departments in the formulation of cost management measures.
• Develops and implements a robust and reliable financial reporting system for the Subsidiary.
• Develops and manages relationships with relevant external bodies/ contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
• Oversees the prompt administration of monthly payrolls, staff allowances and benefits, tax remittance, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees.
• Liaises with external and internal Auditors for the smooth performance audit operations, and deals with any queries from the Auditors.

Person Specification

• First degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration or related discipline.
• Masters degree in a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
• 10 years post-graduation experience, 3 of which must have been in a Management position interfacing with the Executive management.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Highly skilled in corporate finance methodologies, risk management, forecasting and control.
• Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent coaching and people management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.