Finance Manager at Arnergy Solar Limited

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements 
• Carry out period-end closing activities including reviewing the accuracy and classification of general ledger entries. 
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations and processes 
• Perform all period-end general ledger closing procedures, including preparation or review of accounting entries 
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports, including management account and annual financial statements. 
• Prepare financial data and create reports on financial status as required by management. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal control procedures. 
• Review and manage accounts payable and receivables 
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets register 
• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast process 
• Generate budget variance reports for management including comments to justify significant variances between budget and actual. 
• Supervise the monthly cash and bank reconciliation. 
• Manage and oversee annual audit process for timely delivery and filing of report 
• Supervise tax audits and returns, and ensure overall tax compliance 
• Review monthly statutory deduction schedule to ensure accuracy and timely remittance to the relevant authority. 
• Provide Auditors and other regulators with relevant information and required assistance to ensure that reviews run smoothly. 
• Be a key point of contact for other internal units and for external contacts e.g. banks, tax consultants etc., on financial and accounting matters 
• Implement audit and internal control recommendations and provide regular progress update to the CFO. 
• Ensure that assigned programs and projects are managed in a responsible manner and significant discrepancies are promptly reported for resolution. 
• Supervise, coach and provide mentoring to junior members of the team. 
• Any other tasks assigned by the CFO that are reasonably expected of a Senior Finance professional. 

REQUIREMENT 

• You’ll be a good fit for this role if you have:
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field from a reputable university.
• A Master's degree or an MBA from a reputable university 
• Minimum of seven (7) years post NYSC working experience with at least 2 years reporting to a Senior Management role. 
• ICAN or ACCA certification 
• Vast knowledge of Nigerian Financial Regulations and Tax Laws 
• Audit experience within a Big 4 firm is preferred 
• International exposure through education, travel and/or work experience will be an advantage 

DESIRED SKILLS

• Understanding of accounting principles and IFRS 
• Attention to detail 
• Exceptional communication, presentation and business writing skills 
• Project management expertise 
• Strong analytical and execution skills 
• Strategic thinking and decision-making ability 
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to handle confidential issues with discretion 
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision 
• Proficient use of SAP and accounting software packages