Manager, Finance & Account at Westfield Consulting

Job Grade: Assistant Manager – Deputy Manager
Directly reports to: Head Finance & Account/Executive Management

Description

• The Finance & Accounts Manager is responsible for driving financial stewardship, business performance, and financial governance.
• The role provides strategic and operational leadership in financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, financial planning, risk management, compliance, and process optimization to support sustainable growth, informed decision-making, and organizational resilience

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, cash flow, and budget utilization.

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Coordinate annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Conduct variance analysis, scenario planning, and financial modelling.
• Support strategic initiatives through robust financial evaluation and business case development.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management:

• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and treasury operations.
• Optimize working capital and banking relationships.
• Ensure timely settlement of financial obligations and investment monitoring.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management:

• Oversee receivables recovery and payables management.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly authorized, documented, and reconciled.
• Monitor vendor balances and outstanding commitments.

Tax, Compliance & Financial Governance:

• Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, regulatory, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and governance practices
• Provide proactive advice on emerging regulatory and compliance matters.

Audit & Assurance:

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Drive timely resolution of audit findings and implementation of recommendations.
• Maintain audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement:

• Champion process automation, digital finance initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Enhance financial reporting systems, controls, and data integrity.
• Drive operational efficiency through technology-enabled finance solutions

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• A Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• 7–9 years of relevant professional experience, with substantial experience in Finance & Accounts.
• ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CPA or equivalent professional certification required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity within a reputable organisation.
• Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial analysis, audit coordination, and internal controls.
• Experience in preparing management accounts, financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance reports.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial modelling tools, Advanced Excel, and financial analytics platforms

Competencies:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Financial Modelling
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Audit & Internal Controls
• Risk Management
• IFRS & Financial Governance
• ERP & Financial Systems
• Data Analytics.

Salary
N15.2 million – N16.6 million (Gross Annual Salary).