Finance / Accounts Manager at Sahel Capital

Primary Purpose

• The Finance/Accounts Manager would be expected to prepare, develop and analyze management accounting information for internal and external stakeholders; and to oversee responsible utilization of resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Entering accurate and timely transaction information into the accounting system
• Reviewing payment request including travel advances and reconciliation documents and ensure compliance with the company's policies
• Managing payroll for staff and expense reimbursements for all staff
• Preparing cash flow statements and expenditure accounts
• Maintaining financial documents and a robust filing system
• Monitoring cash flow and work closely with the Accounting Team and Management to manage shortfalls/ surpluses
• Analyzing variances and explore potential problems with project budget, working closely with staff to forecast and address any variances
• Preparing financial reports for internal and external use on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Processing checks and expenditure (travel advances, imprest and purchase requisition)
• Participating in internal and external audits by providing auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanations for audit queries
• Managing compliance with Nigerian tax laws
• Managing petty cash transactions
• Any other responsibility assigned by management

Minimum Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related course.
• Professional qualification – in accounting or finance (ACA, ACCA, ).
• 5 to 7 years of accounting related experience
• Deep knowledge of best practices in financial management required
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Access and PowerPoint required; familiarity with Peachtree, or similar finance and accounting software, preferred
• Financial management and financial reporting skills