Head Of Finance & Operations at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

Financial management and reporting

• Liaise with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop/update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedure and strategies across the Foundation
• Record accurately, reconcile and review various accounts in accordance with the Foundation’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses and information reports
• Oversee completion of timely annual financial statements.
• Liaise with statutory auditors to discuss and resolve queries as they arise to ensure seamless audit exercise
• Implement a sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions
• Advise executive management on changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends

Budget preparation and monitoring

• Initiate and develop annual plans and budgets that would support the achievement of the Foundation’s strategy.
• Provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the COO and other executives with their responsibilities

Operations

• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the Foundation
• Act to ensure that statutory remittances are presented promptly for payment
• Manage the Foundation’s payroll system

Minimum Qualification:

• First degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or any related discipline
• MBA or related Masters’ degree is an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Financial management, accounting, analysis
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting and budgeting
• Financial Risk management
• Financial policies and procedures development
• Financial audit
• Knowledge of ERP Accounting application
• Leadership
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Team development
• Interpersonal
• Attention to detail
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Presentation
• Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
• Social causes / foundation work experience and networks with clear and demonstrable advantage will be preferred