Senior Finance Officers (Core Finance & Accounts) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

• The Company is seeking to hire Senior Finance Officers with solid finance and accounting backgrounds from any of the Big 4 Consulting firms to join its Finance team working directly with the CFO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements
• Carry out period-end closing activities including reviewing the accuracy and classification of general ledger entries.
• Monitor day-to-day financial operations and processes
• Perform all period-end general ledger closing procedures, including preparation or review of accounting entries
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports, including management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Prepare financial data and create reports on financial status as required by management.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable internal control procedures.
• Review and manage accounts payable and receivables
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets register
• Support the annual budget and monthly forecast process
• Generate budget variance reports for management including comments to justify significant variances between budget and actual.
• Supervise the monthly cash and bank reconciliation.
• Manage and oversee the annual audit process for timely delivery and filing of report
• Supervise tax audits and returns, and ensure overall tax compliance
• Review monthly statutory deduction schedule to ensure accuracy and timely remittance to the relevant authority.

Key Requirements

Education and experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a reputable university
• A Master’s degree or an MBA from a reputable university
• 7+ years post NYSC working experience with at least 2 years reporting to a Senior Management role.
• ICAN or ACCA certification
• Vast knowledge of Nigerian Financial Regulations and Tax Laws
• Audit experience within a Big 4 firm is preferred
• International exposure through education, travel, and/or work experience will be an advantage

Desired Skills

• Sound understanding of accounting principles and IFRS
• High level attention to detail
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and business writing skills
• Project management expertise
• Strong analytical and execution skills
• Strategic thinking and decision-making ability
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to handle confidential issues with discretion
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications and accounting software packages