Finance Manager at Daily Trust

Description

• The candidate will work under the supervision of the ED (Finance)
• He / She will ensure that the financial health of the company is enhanced and that a documented system of accounting policies and procedures is maintained in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities
Corporate Planning & Systems:

• Would be involved in the formulation of various systems, policies, procedures, that are commensurate with the needs of the company,
• Would be involved in Financial projections of collaborations/joint ventures envisaged.
• Would be involved in corporate planning during organizational restructuring at all levels.

Finance:

• Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost & Credit Control, Margin Analysis, Costing & Profitability Analysis and Management Reporting.
• Preparation and submission of applications to Financial Institutions for financial assistance in form of Term Loans, Short Term Deposits and timely follow up for necessary sanctions, documentations and disbursements.

Accounts & Audit:

• Finalization of accounts, divisional & branch accounting.
• Attending to statutory auditors, internal auditors
• Tax audit details preparation

Computerized Accounting:

• Debtors’ management and credit control.
• Accounting Standards and their implementation.

Taxation:

• Oversee Personal taxation – employees.
• Oversee Filing of returns and attending to tax authorities for assessments and appeals.

Budgeting & Costing:

• Costing - product and process.
• Budget preparation and Budgetary controls.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
• Preference will be given to candidates with ICAN or ACCA certification
• Gender: Male or Female (Preferable).

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting the results of analysis to management of Media Trust.
• Candidate should have an outstanding knowledge of electronic spreadsheets
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Self-motivated.