Finance Supervisor(Agri-Business) at Stresert Services Limited

Location: Ogere, Ogun state

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Finance and Accounts will be in charge of all accounting activities of both financial and managing nature. He/she will cover all areas of operations, guarantee that financial controls are sustained, produce timely financial statements and performance reports and assist departments with their annual budgets, reviews, and internal controls.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policies and Procedures Implementation: Develop, supervise and implement all relevant policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• People Management: Supervise the work of the accounting team, ensure compliance with policies and provide direct and indirect feedback to ensure that work is carried out in an efficient way.
• Career Development: Advise team members on their performance within the accounting department and on their career progression prospects within the department.
• Effective Employee Relations: Investigate and resolve workplace issues, ensuring the overall wellbeing of employees and providing a safe work environment free from discrimination and harassment.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the identification of gaps in the department for continuous improvement.

JOB-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage, supervise and provide guidance to employees within the finance and accounting department.
• Conduct all necessary training to keep the accounting team’s skills and knowledge up to date.
• Plan, control and implement the annual budgeting process.
• Supervise the preparation of profit and cash flow forecasts, analyses and reports.
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly management and year-end accounts.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management reports and accounts ensuring they are produced on a timely basis (include KPI reports, budget, variance analysis, statistical data, and trends)
• Coordinate between the different sections within the department to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Generate financial reports.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective solutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing the necessary information.
• Ensure that all necessary documents are always requested, collected and compiled in a timely manner.
• Monitor financial transactions and ensures compliance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all international and local regulations.
• Maintain highly organized and updated files.
• Attend training regarding accounting standards and bookkeeping and provides training to more junior accountants through conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Ensure all accounting tasks and transactions are completed in a timely manner.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or in any relevant field
• M.Sc./MBA, Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA) or any other relevant professional certification is an added advantage.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 8 years of experience in financial management and accounting
• Candidate must be between 35 - 45 years.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Asset management highly desirable, financial services essential
• Excellent presentation skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business analytics and commercial skills.
• Financial planning and project management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good negotiation, researching and networking skills.
• Good knowledge of business processes.
• Sharp, articulate and high attention to details.
• Warm and charismatic personality.

REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
• 4-7 years’ relevant experience with not less than 3 years in an asset management company
• Must have worked in the finance, treasury or Credit unit of a financial institution
• Must be Chartered - ICAN/ ACCA
• Ability to use an Asset Management software