Account & Finance Manager at Proforce Limited

Department: Finance & Accounts
Industry: Automobile Manufacturing
Location: No. 1 Akaka Road, Ode Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Account & Finance Manager with strong knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will oversee financial management, accounting activities, budgeting, reporting, financial controls, and compliance while working closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement, Stores, and other operational departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance and provide management with relevant financial analysis.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Review production, engineering, procurement, inventory, and maintenance-related costs.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, material usage, labour costs, overheads, and operational expenses.
• Work with Engineering and Production teams to monitor project and manufacturing costs.
• Ensure proper recording and reconciliation of assets, inventory, purchases, expenses, and revenue.
• Monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Identify financial risks, cost inefficiencies, and control gaps and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate financial records and documentation.
• Supervise and guide accounting and finance staff.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, ANAN, or equivalent is required or highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Strong practical knowledge of engineering and automobile manufacturing processes is mandatory.
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis.
• Good understanding of production, engineering, procurement, maintenance, and supply-chain costs.
• Ability to interpret engineering-related cost information, production reports, technical documentation, and project expenditure.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, taxation, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and other relevant financial applications.