Finance Manager at ReelFruit

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager is responsible for formulating and implementation of a robust, fully functional accounting department; put in practices for Reelfruit accounting, boost investor confidence in the company financials, achieve efficient use of financial resources, oversee adequate record keeping for clients thereby enhancing bottom-line figures, and achieving compliance and management of taxation and other regulatory government agencies.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, Monitor and Implement financial controls as it relates to all key departments within the company
• Induct and manage both financial and non-financial employees to comply with controls
• Ensure that the collection, processing and communication of financial information are properly done.
• Manage all finance employees- internal and external to ensure controls are adhered to
• Examination & Preparation of schedule of expenses, incomes, payables, receivables, payroll& other remittances. Preparation of fixed assets schedule, computation of capital allowance & tax assessment.
• Use XERO to ensure proper record keeping of all sales and financial information
• Ensure all tax payment (PAYE) are paid promptly and duly.
• Liaise with 3rd Party Persons, that is, Auditors and Tax Consultants.
• Study trends, escalate peculiarities to management and set financial targets based on deductions
• Scrutinize budgets submitted by Unit Leads for projects/programs
• Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Conduct financial analysis to determine profitability of projects and the business in general
• Prepare and present financial reports periodically

Educational Qualification, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting or any related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ post NYSC experience working in this role or a similar role
• Membership of ICAN/ACCA will be an advantage
• UpToDate Knowledge of IFRS Standards and other Accounting Laws in Nigeria
• Practical knowledge of accounting software, particularly XERO
• Experience monitoring and recording company expenses.
• Experience with audit preparations.
• Ability to create reports and financial statements clearly and error-free
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information both verbally and on excel in a manner that can be understood by stakeholders
• Have eye for minutiae details and ensure accuracy
• Ability to demonstrate influence across several program/project and ooze confidence to approach and influence different stakeholders
• Possess sound knowledge of financial accounting and project/program cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers
• Ability to deeply understand Reel fruit business principles, needs and practices in line with growth objectives
• Adherence to high moral, ethical, and organisational values in decisions
• Ability to use personal initiative to source for prospective businesses for Reelfruit.
• A proactive individual with excellent numeric and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage others.