Finance Manager at the Place (Smackers Limited)

The Place is a trademark of Smackers Limited. It is a profitable player in the QSR industry in Nigeria with great prospects and staff strength of +1400 employees. Currently, our operations span across 17 locations (15 stores and 4 central operation units) in Lagos, Nigeria, with rapid expansion plans to penetrate more locations in the short to medium term.

Our current management team consists of experienced hands with over 60 years of experience that spans industry as well as management consulting in foremost multinational professional services companies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lekki Phase I, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a results-driven and confident financial manager to manage and improve our organization's financial reporting and direct our accounting operations.
• A potential candidate will be required to have a strong accounting and/or Auditing background, demonstrate proficiency in financial processes reengineering and documenting, as well as have combination of consulting and industry experience. As a financial Manager, you will be required to possess the skill and experience to support the growth and expansion of the business, implement proper internal controls over financial reporting and prepare financial plans and reports that support organizational strategy and decision making.
• The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a flair for numbers, be highly organized, and have excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Re-engineer and document financial processes
• Drive implementation and monitor adherence to financial processes
• Manage accounting records and oversee accounting operations,
• Lead the month-end closing process, prepare monthly financial statements and other financial reports
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements, information and supporting schedules
• Analyze financial data and make improvement recommendations to senior management.
• Manage financial transactions and monitor expenditure in line with targets
• Administer and manage federal and state taxes including filing and remittances
• Manage Cash flows for operational and investment purpose

Requirements

• A good First Degree in any relevant discipline from a reputable institution.
• Chartered accountant or relevant accounting professional qualification required.
• External audit or management consulting experience in a Big 4 or medium sized accounting firm will be an added advantage
• Ability to document and re-engineer financial processes. Previous experience will be an added advantage
• Experience in dealing with different tax authorities and coordinating tax audit
• Prior and proven Accounting experience in related industry i.e. restaurant, manufacturing or retail industry.
• Proven hands-on experience with inventory management and production accounting in a manufacturing or restaurant setting
• Strong technical know-how and understanding of accounting and internal controls.
• Strong Excel and financial information analytical skills and comfortable with use of ERP software.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2021.