Financial Analyst at A4&T Power

Job brief

• A4&T Power Solutions is seeking for a Chartered Accountant with strong financial modeling expertise and deep General Ledger (GL) accounting knowledge. The ideal candidate must possess leadership capability to manage a team and provide financial insights that drive business performance, cost optimization, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, receivables, payables, and inventory.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Develop robust financial models for project financing, pricing strategies, and investment evaluation.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analysis for solar installations and capital expenditure decisions.
• Provide strategic insights to management on profitability, cash flow, and growth opportunities.
• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and financial due diligence processes where required.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of three finance staff.
• Establish performance KPIs and ensure accountability within the finance unit.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Strengthen internal controls and risk management processes.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Mandatory: Chartered Accountant (ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5–7 years progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proven experience managing the General Ledger and full accounting cycle.
• Demonstrated experience in financial modeling and advanced financial analysis.
• Prior experience supervising or managing a team (minimum of 3 staff).
• Strong financial modeling skills (NPV, IRR, DCF, scenario analysis).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and IFRS.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

(KPI’s)

• Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting and General Ledger reconciliation.
• Forecast accuracy within ±5% variance between budget/forecast and actual performance.
• Identification and implementation of cost optimization initiatives achieving 5–10% annual savings.
• Zero regulatory, tax, or audit penalties through full statutory compliance.
• Development and delivery of robust financial models to support strategic and investment decisions.
• Effective finance team leadership, including performance management and process efficiency improvement.