Director – Support Services at Nexia Agbo Abel & Co.

Job Summary

• The role holder is responsible for directing and managing Administration, Operations, Secretariat and IT units for Nexia Nigeria.

Job Description

• Accounting: Provide financial oversight for the firm’s funds, invoicing, bookkeeping and procurement functions, reporting. etc.
• Administration: Oversee administrative functions such as file Management, facility management, PPE management, procurement, file management and HR management etc.
• Secretariat: Supervise the secretariat team, ensuring management of consumables.
• Oversee a robust integrated IT system to ensure effective and efficient management of the firm.
• Manage the firm’s operational expenditure to ensure it falls within set budgets.
• Generate income from outsourced services or external clients.
• Negotiate/manage agreements with consultants, vendors and suppliers.
• Provide financial oversight for the firm, from daily operations to high level fund management.
• Coordinate with the Partners and NAAC staff to create and manage annual organizational budget.
• Oversee employee-related insurance, as well as retirement and health programmes.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual finance planning/budgeting processes and prepare the annual operating budget.
• Generate timely monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
• Oversee payroll, payroll liabilities and benefits including provident funds.
• Create and maintain excellent financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Work with HR & Administrative Manager to support the development and monitoring of new and existing organizational plans and projects.
• Oversee the professional development/training programs for staff.
• Ensure efficient functioning and documentation for all financial systems including receipts, disbursements, billing, bookkeeping, budgeting and accounting.
• Oversee office operations and matters relating to the firm’s facility, major equipment acquisition, maintenance, inventory, IT systems and other administrative functions, supported by the Administrative Manager.
• Work with IT staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increase financial and operational efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or related field.
• MSc/MBA is an added advantage
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria or its equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years’ hands-on experience
• Knowledge and ability to design and develop accounting systems and procedures.
• Strong knowledge in financial modeling, forecasting, and advanced Excel usage.
• Experience in managing an accounting system and on-line invoicing system.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organizational skills.
• Must be capable of leading organizational change.
• Train team members, review and evaluate their work.
• Keep up to date with changing laws.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the firm’s industry to support growth and diversification.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and to work well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in computer and MS Office applications.