Finance Manager at UNOCASA Limited

Job Description

• Responsible for managing the finance and accounting function of the business, ensuring the integrity of financial reports and providing strategic leadership to the financial performance of the Company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain the books of accounts of the company, ensuring proper accounting treatment of all transactions.
• Finalize and issue the monthly management accounts and relevant performance reports for review by executive management.
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collection from customers.
• Ensure timely remittance of all statutory deductions to the relevant regulatory bodies.
• Monitor the preparation of CBN returns and all necessary regulatory returns and ensure accuracy of the returns.
• Manage all audits from CBN and other regulatory bodies and ensure all queries are addressed satisfactorily.
• Provide strategic guidance to the executive team, by providing all necessary financial information and analyses, to aid critical business decision making.
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers according to the company’s payment policy.
• Manage the yearly financial close and issue the financial statements of the company.
• Coordinate external audits of the company.
• Foster and manage relationships with banks and other relevant financial institutions.
• Manage liquidity and highlight liquidity risks and opportunities to the executive management in a timely manner.
• Conduct financial planning for the company and recommend initiatives for meeting the liquidity requirements of the business.
• Prepare and issue the monthly and annual company-wide budgets for the company.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and developments in the finance and accounting practice that may be of interest to the company.
• Attend weekly management meetings and contribute insight and information relating to the Company’s financial management.
• Make recommendations for the training and development needs of the Finance Department.
• Initiate and finalize performance appraisals for all members of the Finance Department.
• Any other duties as may be required by the company’s management.

Personal Attributes

Educational Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting or any other related field.
• Professional qualification (ICAN or ACCA) is required. Experience
• At least 7 years’ Finance and Accounting experience in a financial institution.
• Knowledge and skills requirements
• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles, including the applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the Nigerian environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and numerate skills
• Proficiency in the use of financial reporting software
• Ability to multitask and function in a high-pressure environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.