Head of Finance at Mambila Beverages Nigeria Limited

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Budget, Project Monitoring & Reporting:

• Assist in preparation of project budget submission and revisions including estimating the cost of staff as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses, to include in the budget.
• Participate in the preparation of new budgets with regard to project development, management and reporting to Project Managers and the Chief Executive.
• Assist in managing financial resources through planning, guiding, monitoring and controlling of the resources.
• Analyze and report on expenditure and variations within projects.
• Bring to the attention of the supervisor any relevant financial and budgetary issues on an ongoing basis and suggest corrective actions.

Financial Reporting:

• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly or annual financial reports.
• Communicate with respective departments for endorsing financial reports.

Compliance:

• Monitor and record keeping of any unauthorized activity.
• Mitigate gap between policy and real time issue solving process.
• Ensure all complex issues are dealt with current compliance.

Review of Document:

• Review all financial related documents processed by Finance.
• Ensure proper document tracking system takes place in coordination with other departments.

General Auditing:

• Monitor all finance activities to verify they are performed accurately.
• Maintain an appropriate financial filing system.
• Maintain files of all financial instructions/guidelines issued as reference for completion of work assignments.
• Provide guidance and training and coordinate and monitor work of other staff in the Unit.
• Prepare monthly accounting returns.
• Suggest improvements to internal controls to improve operational efficiencies.
• Any other duties assigned by the CEO.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree / Certificate from an accredited academic institution in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferably with professional certification as a chartered accountant or certified public accountant; in related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training & experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 Years in related fields.
• Knowledge of accounting systems, software and procedure is a distinct advantage.
• Proactive; Independent Worker; A great team player.
• Knowledge of IPSAS and SAP highly desirable.

Skill:

• Fast Learner; IT Literate; Interpersonal Skills; Administrative & Time Management Skills.