Finance Manager at BlueBrain Services Ltd

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

• The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial strategy and management of Bluebrain Services Limited.
• He/She will play a crucial role in shaping the financial direction of the organization.
• The role entails managing risk and overseeing financial reporting. This role is pivotal in steering financial stability and fostering growth through financial strategic decision making.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing financial direction, planning, and accounting.
• Using appropriate forecasting tools, ensures that adequate measures are factored to achieve business objectives.
• Reviewing working capital/cash flow requirement on a regular basis.
• Monitoring banking activities for the Company for proper running and ensure regular reconciliations of all banking transactions with the cash books. Budgeting and Financial Forecast.
• Developing plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial results to guide management decisions by forecasting requirements, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Presenting operating and capital expenditure budgets for review and approval.
• Financial Analysis & Interpretation.
• Monitoring financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions; and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Managing relationships with regulatory and statutory bodies, i.e. NAICOM, FIRS, Internal Revenue Service, etc. Internal Control & Monitoring.
• Ensuring adequate controls are installed and maintained to cover all financial transactions, including safeguarding financial assets.
• Supervising the preparation of quarterly and annual account reconciliations, monitor and enforce compliance with tax and financial reporting standards and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Advising the management on decisions related to the company’s finances.
• Supervising the documentation of the company’s financial status and forecasts.
• Mediate between the management and the board on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.
• Creating strategic business plans based on the analysis of the company’s status and financial forecasts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• First degree in Accounting, Finance Administration, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Professional accounting/finance e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, ICAN
• An MBA or business-related postgraduate degree would be an added advantage.
• 6 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a management-level role.

PERSONAL/BEHAVIOURAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience managing finance in a consulting outfit would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of audit and tax will be an added advantage.
• Experience in managing profitability and cost management, and tax and regulatory policy.
• Experience using office computer programs like spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
• Knowledge of account and finance framework and principles
• Accounting Knowledge (IFRS etc.)
• Budgeting & Forecasting Knowledge
• Internal Controls
• Knowledge of Risk Management
• External Financial & Regulatory Reporting Knowledge