Finance and Accounts Manager at Adler Rose Consulting

Adler Rose Consulting is a consulting firm that specialises in Project-Programme Implementation, Capacity building & Leadership Development, Public Sector Consulting andStrategic Financial Management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Accounts Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Pharmaceutical

Details

• A known pharmaceutical company registered in Nigeria and operating in Abuja has an opening for a qualified Finance Manager to support its wholesale and retail products and services business.

Organisational Relationships:

• Directly Reports to: Managing Director
• Directly Supervises: Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain proper books of account and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities
• Collect, analyse, summarise and interpret accounting information
• Prepare statutory and periodic financial reports and information including financial statements, management account, annual accounts, cash flow, planning, budgets and forecasts
• Manage company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems, and accounting operations based on accounting principles
• Liaise with key stakeholders - clients (individuals or businesses), internal and external auditors (where applicable) in providing financial information and dealing with any financial issues and irregularities as they arise
• Review the company’s financial management system, analyse associated risks and develop mechanisms that minimize financial risk including the detection and prevention of fraud
• Document accounting control procedures
• Conduct month-end and year-end close processes
• Compute taxes/returns and advise management on tax planning (within current legislation to enable them to minimize their tax liability) and tax issues.
• Administer payrolls and related tasks
• Carry out banking operations and bank reconciliations
• Advise management on corporate finance issues
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the FIRS

Requirements

• Highly organized, with keen attention to detail, must be able to deal with sensitive issues and work independently or with limited supervision
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving and competing priorities
• Demonstrate an analytical approach to work, strong technical skills and use of initiative
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills as well as leadership, critical thinking and a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of accounting, tax laws and standards.
• Strong business acumen and results-driven.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Business Admin., Accountancy, Economics, Finance etc.) - second class minimum
• ACA or ACCA Certification is mandatory (Fellowship status is desirable)
• 8+ years cognate experience including 5 years post-qualification preferably in a company accountant role
• An MBA or MSc Qualification is considered an asset

Preferred:

• Experience with Microsoft Office and proficiency in the use of ICT packages and accounting software
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Compensation
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
15th March, 2021.