Finance Manager at Sahara Group

About the Job
What you’ll do:

• Prepare Monthly / Quarterly Financials and Management Reports
• Manage the Annual Audit Cycle to ensure timely delivery of annual financial statements (separate and consolidated)
• Develop, Implement and Monitor Appropriate Financial Systems, procedures and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Unit
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Monthly and Annual Tax Returns and Filing (VAT, WHT, CGT, CIT and EDT)
• Periodically review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
• Lead financial meetings
• Complete financial accounting and forecasting
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a Finance / Accounting / Economics or Social Science discipline
• Must have 6-8 years relevant work experience within a similar role
• Master’s degree/MBA will be an added advantage
• Professional Accounting Certification (ACA/ ACCA) is compulsory
• Good understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and analytical

Your Personal Attributes:

• Intrinsically motivated;
• Results - oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills;
• Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
• Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills;
• Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision;
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills
• Conscientious in approach to work
• Excellent Managerial Skills
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with external parties
• Up to date knowledge of Key financial reporting standards
• Comprehensive Knowledge and Application of Nigerian Tax Laws
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills.