Finance Manager at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Job Description

• The position of the Finance Manager is a leadership and management position in the Company.
• The Finance Manager is a strategic partner in running the business and play a crucial role in providing relevant financial direction to the Business he/she is charged with establishing and maintaining adequate and functional controls in the financial reporting systems of the business

Primary Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing Business Planning and Financial Strategies that will support that overall Strategic focus of the business
• Assessment of the Business Performance against targets at pre -defined periods in the short term as well as against a 5-year plan
• Undertakes financial control and risk management activities that will reduce and eliminate incidence of wastages, budget overruns and cost to serve in an effective manner
• Manage the Working Capital of the Business to ensure that the liquidity targets and a shorter cash conversion cycles are achieved
• Ensure a seamless and real time running of the Financial Reporting processes to aid speed of delivery in providing real time and accurate financial information to Management and other users
• Manage profitably the Company’s Insurance as well as its Tax Affairs with relevant 3rd parties and consultants
• Oversee the activities of the Finance unit of the business as well as take an active role in building and leading a team of competent and high performing professionals in the Finance Unit
• Train and mentor team
• Maintain high level and professional relationship with collaborators that will aid in delivering planned strategy
• Ensure that identified risks in the company operations are mitigated according to the plan.
• Ensures that issues on statutory and financial, reputation risk are adequately planned for and mitigations put in place before they occur.
• Provide the leadership that will ensure that subordinates provide solutions to Financial and non-financial problems responsibly and ensure adequate mitigation precautions by associates, contract worker and customer.
• Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.

Qualifications/ Expereince

• Minimum of a second Class upper in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA)
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Should be Heading the Finance Function for a Reputable Global or Local Company
• Minimum of 10 Years’ Experience in Finance Function and at least 5 Years in handling MIS, Month Close Processes & Book Closure
• Age: 32 – 42

Special Skills & Key Behavioural Competences:

• Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and dependable
• Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems
• Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
• Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Integrity: Being honest and ethical
• Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
• Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time

Competencies Required:

• At least 5 years in the Leadership Position handling Teams below
• Adequate Knowledge on the Various Control Processes for Checks and Balances of Commodities
• Meticulous approach and Good in adhering to Systems and Processes
• Willingness to travel Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence at short notice
• Ability to work in a Matrix Structure and with Multicultural Team
• Should be aware of the Possible Risks associated with Commodities & Its Mitigation Tools
• Work as a Biz Partner to Create value for various Biz
• Should be Good in Training & Development
• Good Logic and Analytical Skills
• Ability to manage stakeholders like Banks, Insurance, External Auditors, Tax Department - FIRS & Govt. Officials