Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts will oversee end-to-end accounting operations, financial control, and statutory compliance for Lagos Free Zone.
• The role will ensure the integrity of financial records, robust internal controls, timely financial closures, and regulatory compliance.
• The successful candidate will support the DGM – Finance, lead the accounts and finance team, coordinate audits, and collaborate with treasury and FP&A teams to strengthen financial processes and systems in a growing, capital-intensive infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Oversee end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, stores accounting, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closures with proper reconciliations and documentation.
• Prepare and review financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards and group reporting requirements.

Financial Controls & Compliance:

• Maintain strong internal controls and maker-checker frameworks across finance processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee statutory compliance including tax filings, regulatory submissions, and liaison with authorities.

Audit Management:

• Lead external and internal audits, acting as the primary liaison with auditors.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and strengthen governance frameworks.

Treasury & Financial Coordination:

• Work closely with the treasury team on accounting for loans, deposits, interest, and bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with FP&A to align financial reporting with budgets, forecasts, and management reporting.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Strengthen ERP systems and system-based controls, ensuring accurate data flow and governance.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across accounting functions.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the Finance & Accounts team (8–10 members), ensuring effective delegation, oversight, and professional development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Chartered Accountant (CA), MBA (Finance), or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years managerial experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Proven experience managing teams of 8–10 members.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial technologies.
• Strong knowledge of international accounting standards, audit processes, and statutory compliance.
  Experience working with an infrastructure company or capital-intensive project environment.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Financial Accounting & Internal Controls
• Audit & Statutory Compliance Management
• ERP Systems & Financial Technology
• Leadership & Team Management
• Stakeholder & Auditor Management
• Analytical Thinking & Financial Interpretation
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Attention to Detail & Governance Discipline
• Strong Communication & Collaboration Skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.