Accounts / Finance Manager at Showgear Limited

Responsibilities

• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the finance functions.
• Coordinate timely preparation of financial statements and ensure the statements reflect the organisation’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a key facilitator of growth leveraging on accurate financial information.
• Design and implement mechanisms to safeguard Company assets and maintain the integrity of financial reports.
• Act as the chief custodian of internal control policies and procedures of the group.
• Ensure effective utilisation of the financial resources of the organisation including achieving cost efficiency through exception reports in line with the organisation’s objectives.
• Develop and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control costs.
• Ensure prompt and reconciliation of all bank accounts and speedy resolution of reconciling items.
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements to guide Senior Management.
• Ensure financial transaction processing delivers separate, accurate and reliable financial statements for each component organisation in the group.
• Develop and implement effective stock-taking programs across the group.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to subordinates and provide supervision to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Participate in setting SMART annual objectives for subordinates.
• Coordinate the preparation annual of corporate budget within the specified time frame.
• Track corporate performance against budget across product lines, component organisation and expenditure codes.
• Coordinate the allocation/disbursement of funds.
• Manage the human and material resources of the finance department to optimize performance and enhance output
• .Prepare and submit to the COO periodic assessment report of finance department achievement vis a vis its functional goals and objectives
• Ensure compliance of corporate expenditure budget with the schedule of authority and limit.
• Ensure that financial processes comply with relevant tax laws on VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE and other relevant tax laws.

Requirements

• B.Sc / MA Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or relevant degree.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage.
• 7 years and above Work experience in Accounting with at least 2 years as an Accounts Team lead or Manager.
• Proficient user of accounting softwares such as SAGE 50, quick books and others.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledgeable in Nigerian Tax Policies and Procedures.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

What we Offer

• A progressive work environment
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off, HMO, and Bonuses
• Growth opportunities
• Mentorship