Finance Manager at HT-Limited

Job Description

Our client a manufacturing company in Lagos requires the right candidate to fill the position of a Finance Manager in their company located in Ikeja.

The Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for

• Accounts Officers
• Department
• Finance and Administration

Job Summary

 Responsible for the financial health of the business. Oversees the management of  all matters relation to the planning implementation, control, evaluation and information and advice in connection with the  most effective and efficient deployment of the financial resources of the business, as well as see to the smooth running of the company.

Key Activities

• Oversee the activities of the employees of the Finance and Administration Department.
• Monitor the financial health of the business on an on-going basis and advise as necessary to ensure he the nest financial management decisions are take at any point in time.
• Implement measures to eliminate or, at least, reduce the company's vulnerability to financial risks.
• Set up systems and procedures for monitoring the company's performance and taking actions to remediate actions of identified weakness(es).
• Provide informed, professional and insightful advice to management on financial and administrative matters.
• Provide accurate and reliable financial data and prepare relevant periodic- monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Make presentation to management, clients and other relevant stakeholder as and when necessary, in connection  with financial and administration matters.
• Draft update, present for Management's approval, and thereafter implement all such financial policies and procedures as will assist to ensure the highest levels of financial health for the business.
• Ensure the company's compliance with all relevant legislations relevant to the business.
• Set job related performance objective for employees in the Finance and Administration Department, monitor their performance, providing such feedback and capability development efforts as will enhance the effectiveness of the department and its employees.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of financial statements,
• Accuracy of records
• Sound decision making
• People management
• Timely preparation of accounts
• Key Interfaces
• Chief Executive Officer
• Other Departmental Managers
• Customers
• Suppliers and contractors
• Government officials
• Core capabilities
• Deep understanding of business principles and practices;
• Superior attention to detail; organisational skills; planning skills; research skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills; problem-solving skills;
• Computer skills;
• Multi-tasking abilities;
• Integrity,
• Honesty.
• Key Metrics
• Leadership
• Audit rating
• Timeliness
• Quality of advice and decision - making.

Qualification

• A first degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Professional ICAN membership is compulsory
• M.Sc./MBA in Finance

Experience

At least 8 years experience, 4 of which must be post qualification