Finance Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Provide sound, accurate and timely financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly and annual financial statements and company-wide financial performance report
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Work with all heads of departments to ensure that their individual budgets, as well as the overall company budget, are monitored and managed for the most effective and efficient use of financial resources.
• Manage day to day liaison and relationship management with the banks, company’s internal auditors, statutory auditors and other legal authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements, regulations and fiscal obligations.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Manage the day to day effective control and management of the company's financial control systems,
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Ensure that statutory accounts are maintained,
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans Ensure effective management of payroll and prompt payment of salaries as at when due
• Ensure prompt receipt of monies on accounts receivables and payment of account payables due
• Supervise the input and processing of financial data Financial Application ensuring data integrity
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
• Verify and approve payment transactions
• Perform month-end and year-end accounts closure process.

Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics
• MBA is an added advantage
• ICAN certified
• 6+ years’ experience in financial leadership roles in a manufacturing company
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficiency in the use of finance/accounting software
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Superior mathematical and analytical skills
• Leadership skills and experience
• Understanding of data privacy standards
• Understanding of business principles and practices
• Superior attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2021.