Finance Manager at Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF)

SUMMARY

The finance manager is responsible for the monitoring and controlling of Company’s finances and setting of budgets. In addition, is a key player in producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Helping senior executives make sound business decisions in the long and short term.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Develops the annual budget with inputs from departmental heads.
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensures that all contracts and expenses are in line with budget and have been awarded at competitive rates.
• Responsible for financial reconciliations and reports.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting system.
• Reviews the monthly payroll prepared to ensure that the amount to be paid corresponds to the terms of the employee’s contract.
• Develop, maintain, and analyses budgets, prepare periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Support auditors to ensure financial audits are completed.
• Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
• Ensure that accurate and timely records are prepared and presented to management on request
• Play active role in business development initiatives including but not limited to prospecting for new clients, build relationships with existing and new clients, attending industry functions to understand industry trends etc.
• Treasury management (Payables/Receivables management & Working capital Management)
• Responsible for ensuring the company is up to date with its statutory filings and payments e.g. FIRS, WHT, VAT, etc.
• Develop and continuously improve on the company’s accounting policies, procedures, manuals, key performance indicators etc.
• Support the finance team as it relates to treasury functions, financial modelling, and other accounting advisory matters.

SKILLS

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Understanding of grants and subgrant financial management  
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• Will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product. Also work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• BSC or MSc in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations preferred, ICAN, ACCA.
• Preference for 2nd class upper and above.
• 5+ years of financial experience a plus
• 1 to 2 years management experience a plus
• Completion of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program (required)