Finance Manager at MINISO Lifestyle Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities
Operations:

• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Manage the accounting, investor relations, tax, and treasury departments.
• Oversee the financial operations of the company.
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems (Receivable and Payable).
• Implement operational best practices.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage outsourced functions.
• Oversee the operations of the Finance department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives and report such to the CFO.
• Reviews work by junior team members, recognizes training opportunities for junior team members, and offers knowledge and support to develop team member's performance.

Financial Information:

• Oversee the issuance of financial information with the approval of the Finance Director.
• Report financial results.

Risk Management:

• Understand and assist in mitigating key elements of the company's risk profile.
• Monitoring the internal control systems.
• Ensuring that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Maintain relations with external auditors.
• Ensure all charge back are treated on time.

Third Parties:

• Participate in reconciliations with the investment community.
• Maintain banking relationships.

Tax Management:

• Monthly Tax return filing and payment processing for WHT Tax, VAT, PAYE etc.
• Assist with Payroll review, approval and payment initiation.
• Represent the company along with the Tax consultant on matters of tax Audit with tax authorities.

Reporting:

• Prepare the Monthly Management Report.
• Prepare monthly work plan.
• Prepare any other report that may be requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years proven accounting experience with the ability to effectively manage a team.
• Relevant Accounting professional qualification/certification is required.
• Experience in the retail industry is required.

Skills:

• Competence in Tax Management.
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Business computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, database administration, xero accounting software etc.
• Must possess an in-depth understanding of accounting and financial activities.
• Awarenessof the Data Security, which is designed to protect the company's financial assets.
• Welcome change by being informed about the Internal and External changes regarding the Finance Department.
• Must have a calm and professional attitude with ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented and analytical skills.