Group Financial Controller at Design Union

JOB DESCRIPTION

A real estate development company on Victoria Island requires the services of the below Professional:

JOB TITLE:                              Group Financial Controller

REPORTING TO:                   Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

LOCATION:                           Victoria Island, Lagos

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Sc.  (1st  or 2nd Class Upper) plus M. Sc. in Social Sciences or Management
• Qualified Accountant  - FCA
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Financial Management
• Must not be more than 40 years of age

SUMMARY OF JOB

• Supporting Management in setting the Company's strategic plan for growth and business objectives and preparation of the Company's annual and long term financial strategies
• Ensuring availability of funds required for the Company's operations, managing relationships with Financial Institutions and sourcing of funds at optimum prices and lowest risk
• Coordinate and ensure the accurate preparation of the Company's Financial Statements, Budgets and Management Reports for Monthly, quarterly and Annual review of performance
• Maintaining  adequate records of the Company's Financial transactions to show and explain the Company's transactions and financial positions
• Protecting the Company's margins through control of operational costs, maximizing income, and assisting Management to achieve its Earnings objectives
• Ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of Internal control and Administrative systems to safeguard the company's assets and achieve organizational efficiency

REQUIRED SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, people management and negotiating skills
• High awareness of quality issues and attention to details
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment and tact
• High level of sincerity and honesty with pragmatic and proactive approach to business
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in the use of Enterprise wide Accounting Application such as SAGE or SAP, Ms Office packages and Power Point Presentation