Posted on Sat 09th Dec, 2017 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Whyte Cleon Limited - Our Client, a fast growing multi branch company in the furniture component trading and manufacturing sector. They offer the widest range of decors & colors in the country. Included in their services are production of 3D design rendering and material optimization.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title:Financial Controller
Location: Lagos
Department: Accounts
Reports to: Management
Overall Purpose of Job
Ensure liquidity of the organisation
Job Brief
The controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
Principal Accountabilities
Management:
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Manage outsourced functions.
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations/ branches, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
Develop and document business processes and strengthen internal controls.
Transactions:
Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
Inventory Management:
Reconcile documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain accuracy in all branches.
Ensure accuracy of inventory on software and physical availability.
Reporting:
Issue and prepare timely and complete financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
Provide for a system of management cost reports
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Research technical accounting issues for compliance
Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Compliance:
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
Relationships:
Internal Relationships: Interacts with all employees in the organization
External Relationships: All the company’s customers
Qualifications/ Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Proven working experience as a Controller
Seven+ years of experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Controller or equivalent experience highly desirable.
High integrity
Advanced degree in Accounting or ICAN, ACA and ACCA preferred/ added advantage.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
Experience with creating financial statements
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Ability to meet and establish deadlines.
Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Corporate accounting experience, including overheads and payroll.
Experience in forecasting and budgeting.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: recruitment@whytecleon.com with "Financial Controller" as subject.