Management Account at W-Holistic

Job Description

• Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the departments' strategic direction and objectives to all staff in the department
• Coordinate, direct and supervise the day to day activities of the department and ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the division and the organization as a whole
• Provide overall guidance and direction in the execution of the departments functions and activities
• Ensure the integration of business reporting requirements and the integrity of information contained in the company's financial statements
• Plan, coordinate and control the analysis and evaluation of projects to provide information for management decision making
• Develop management accounting report framework, including model for data and information gathering across the business
• Review, approve and circulate annual business planning guidelines/assumptions to all departments
• Prepare and submit periodic management accounting information and reports to Head, Operations and MD/CEO for review and circulation
• Ensure timely generation of periodic profit reports for use by the Executive Management for strategic decision making
• Provide leadership and coordination for all budgeting, forecasting and long range financial planning
• Ensure conformance of all reports with corporate accounting policies and principles
• Coordinate each subsidiary budget preparation, monitoring and control process, in line with agreed policies and procedures
• Conduct budget performance review and generate periodic management reports
• Manage and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure collaboration/interface with other departments on financial assessment of projects, business models and business plans

Competency and Skill Require

• First Degree in Economics or Accounting or other numerate discipline
• ACA or other relevant international professional qualifications (CIMA, CPA, ACCA)
• Minimum of five (5) years finance experience in financial management, including planning, forecasting and enterprise financial systems with emphasis on financial reporting, budgeting and profit and loss analysis
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry will be an additional advantage
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of core operational activities in the Group.
• Good and holistic understanding of the business operations inter-relationships and dependencies, and the role of the management accounting department.

Knowledgeable in the following key areas:

• Budgeting and Planning
• Accounting policies and standards
• Analysis and interpretation
• Management Accounting
• Tax Management
• CBN guidelines and reporting schedule/system requirements
• Must have knowledge of accounting and spreadsheet software applications, e.g. TALLY and technical accounting issues
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions and financers