Jobs at a Leading Integrated Marketing Communications Agency - Novella Africa Limited

Job Overview

• The job holder would be responsible for HR engagement, streamlining all HR functions, developing and analyzing reports on HR metrics, employee retention strategies, predicting staffing needs, managing on-boarding and off-boarding processes, and ensuring staff wellness, and compliance
• S/he is also responsible for coordinating communication between management and employees.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate communication and correspondence between managers and employees to enhance productivity and employee job satisfaction
• Ensure accurate and proper record-keeping of employee information in electronic and digital format
• Coordinate employee performance appraisals and analyze and organize training managers to coach employees for a better performance score
• Partner with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and support the talent acquisition by preparing job descriptions, developing targeted recruitment strategies, posting ads, and managing the hiring process
• Develop training and development programs
• Ensure total compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leave and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise
• Develop and promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
• Conduct background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
• Execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Conduct exit surveys using NPS to verify compliance with HR best practices and ensure to improve the NPS
• Promote employee engagement with organizational objectives during new employee orientations and other employee activities
• Coordinate implementation of people-related services, policies, and programs and ensure operational compliant
• Advise executives on best practices for employee growth and productivity goals, consistently helping the company improve retention and achieve company goals
• Conduct workplace compliance training to reduce liability risks and operate effectively
• Structure compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Human Resources Management, Business Management, or any Social Science discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an HR Generalist.
• Excellent knowledge of various HR functions such as pay & benefits, recruitment, on-boarding, evaluation, training & development, etc.
• Good understanding of Nigerian labor laws
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience using at least one (1) HR software
• Professional qualifications such as CIPD, CIPM, etc. would be an added advantage Skills
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solver
• Good decision-making skills
• Confidentiality and Strong ethical standards
• Critical thinking
• Technological skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Business Acumen.

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Job Description

• They are looking to hire a Head of Finance with 20 years of experience.
• The Head of Finance will prepare, develop and analyze key financial information to ensure that an organization’s management makes well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth, and profitability.
• He/She will establish financial policies and management information systems and maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• He/She will also provide a high-quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.
• The role combines accounting skills with business management skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries;
• Providing a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions;
• Review the financial data and information, update it, identify inconsistencies and take remedial actions, and provide assistance to direct the operation of financial activities;
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts, to verify its accuracy by tracking and monitoring the financial records, etc.;
• Monitor the debtors and ensure that collections are consistent within the given time limit;
• Prepare accurate monthly and yearly reports, to provide assistance in directing the coordination and preparation of annual budgets, ensure that the approved budget has been adhered to, communicate the variations in the budget to the management, and communicate inconsistencies in the budget;
• Ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget;
• Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies;
• Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions;
• Analyzing the financial performance and so contributing to medium and long term business planning/forecasts;
• Negotiating on major projects, loans, and grants;
• Offering professional judgment on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance;
• Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers;
• Liaising with other function managers to put the finances and accounts in context;
• Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed;
• Implementing corporate governance procedures, risk management, and internal controls;
• Delegate the tasks to the junior staff persons, train and mentor them by identifying the skills and training gaps, be involved in communicating the staffing needs, hiring, and terminating the staff members whenever there is a requirement;
• Collate all the relevant financial information like expenses, liabilities, revenues, assets, etc., and documentation that would ensure readiness and fast execution of the relevant financial activities;
• Recommend potential business acquisition proposals and assists the organization to make intelligent business and financial related decisions;
• Manage the day to day accounting activities by ensuring adherence to the organizational rules and regulations and statutory compliance;
• Coordinate with the technological department to ensure that a proper accounting system is selected by him that will help in delivering sound financial reports;
• Responsible for maintaining excellent relationships with the internal employees as well as with the insurance organizations, banks, audit, and financial firms, etc.;
• Develop and implement processes related to document control and management;
• Manage all company taxes ensuring timely and accurate filing with tax authorities;
• Coordination of audits with external and internal auditors; follow-up and clearing of management letters
• All IT and ERP-related activities ensure at any time full operations.

Qualifications / Experience

• Candidates should be Chartered Accountants
• 20 + years of progressively financial responsibility
• At least 6 years of experience in a Senior Finance position.

Essential Skills:

• Excellent written and oral English
• Complete mastery of IFRS standards and accounting principles;
• The candidate must be comfortable with handling complex computations;
• Ability to manage and prioritize work according to requirements;
• Effective leadership and communication skills;
• Excellent planning, analytical, and time management skills;
• Computer proficiency skills.