Manager, Finance & Admin at FJAJobs Associates Limited

Description :     Overview:
Townsend Nigeria limited (TNL) is a Nigerian FMCG company. It is currently in the process of launching its first product – carbonated soft drinks in PET - into the market, first in Lagos before embarking on ambitious growth plans for nationwide coverage and beyond.

TNL is therefore looking to recruit young, talented/high potential individuals to join the team.

Candidates can expect this to be a “stretch” role as the aim is to have individuals grow with the company and give them the opportunity for accelerated career development to the extent they are able to handle (a top candidate can expect to be promoted within a relatively short period) as well as some participation in any upside that comes from business growth and
success.

This is truly an entrepreneurial environment with a lot of room for personal and professional growth as well as the ability to craft one’s own career path regardless of education and experience. Ideal for people who are action-oriented.

Job Summary:

ï‚· Create the framework within which the department will work
ï‚· Provide day-to-day financial management of the company’s activities including but not limited to activities such as monthly management reporting, inventory management, and statutory returns.
ï‚· Provide operational support as required
ï‚· Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office and field operations

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance & Operational:

ï‚· Creation of the financial management framework for the embryonic business operations
ï‚· Prepares financial plan and budgets
ï‚· Prepares and analyses management reports
ï‚· Manages cash disbursement
ï‚· Prepares all financial reports
ï‚· Maintenance of sound accounting system
ï‚· Prepares and reconciles weekly and monthly cash budgets reports
ï‚· Credit control - manage distributors’ credit limit and financial guarantees
ï‚· Manages Payroll
ï‚· Manages inventory and performs product costing
ï‚· Manages and monitors product flow and release
ï‚· Analyses cost accounting data and assist cycle count/physical inventories
ï‚· General admin
ï‚· Project management: work-planning, execution, monitoring and tracking
ï‚· Liaising with staff, suppliers and other business partners
ï‚· Using a variety of software packages including but not limited to key accounting software packages

Administrative & Tactical:

ï‚· Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
ï‚· Doing research, and preparing presentations and reports

Staff Management & Development:

ï‚· Hire high quality individuals and lead, motivate and manage the team
ï‚· Ensure the achievement of objectives through the active participation of all direct reports / team members
ï‚· Analyze, plan and ensure the provision of training and support to ensure effective skill levels for all sales staff

Qualifications :    

ï‚· Minimum Higher National Diploma (Upper Credit) or a Bachelor’s Degree (2.1) in Accounting or its equivalents; an advanced qualification is an advantage
ï‚· Some financial management experience is essential
ï‚· Professional qualification should be a minimum of ACA or ACCA
ï‚· Working experience of at least 5 years post professional qualification, preferably in the consumer goods / manufacturing sector

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
General business skills:

ï‚· Good commercial acumen and “nose for value”
ï‚· Interest in the consumer goods sector

Behavioural skills:

ï‚· Entrepreneurial
ï‚· Action-oriented and results-focused
ï‚· Team spirit and coachable (open and adaptable to coaching and feedback)
ï‚· Excellent communications skills – written and verbal
ï‚· Demonstrated leadership skills
ï‚· High level of independence
ï‚· Professionalism, Integrity and Accountability

Functional skills:

ï‚· Excellent ability to plan and manage multiple tasks effectively under pressure
ï‚· Excellent advanced working knowledge of book-keeping and accounting
ï‚· Excellent PC skills and proficiency with various accounting software
ï‚· Lateral co-ordination skills