Finance and Account at Creditstar Microinsurance Company Limited

JOB DESCRIPTION/ROLES

• Generate financial analysis/reports and reporting to management as needed
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Perform month-end closings activities including expense accruals, prepayments, journal entries with supporting schedules/analysis.
• Analyse financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual schedules, and internal and external reporting requirements.  
• Monitor expenditures, analyse revenues, and determine budget variances 
• Prepare payment schedules based on approved Claims and update schedules of approved outstanding claims.
• Perform timely statutory filing, e.g., VAT, PAYE, Pension Fund, NAICOM Renewals, etc. and other deductions. 
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Liaise with the external auditors, tax and statutory authorities on audit processes. 
• Assist on special projects as directed by Management.  
• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results
• Approve or reject budgets
• Conduct risk management
• Evaluate and decide on investments
• Supervise a team of Accountants
• Allocate resources and manage cash flows
• Conduct profit and cost analyses monthly
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations and NAICOM reporting standards
• Consult board members about funding options
• Handling highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• To support change management processes 

DURATION AND NATURE OF ASSIGNMENT 
The appointment of the Head Finance/Accounts position will be for a probation period of 6-months and confirmation of role as permanent subject to performance during probation period.
QUALIFICATIONS 

• Five (5) years post qualification experience with HND / BSc in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline
• Master’s degree in finance or related disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Professional certifications from a recognized Accounting Body ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CPA.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented and sensitive to confidential information.
• Team oriented with strong management, attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven experience demonstrating mastery of computerized accounting systems, especially SAGE or other accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft office word, Excel & power point
• Must have a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• Understanding of NAICOM rules and regulations
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent business acumen and financial skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Any Nigerian local language proficiency will be an advantage but not a mandatory requirement