Finance Manager at OutsideIn HR Limited

OutsideIn HR is an innovative organisation focused on developing people with a vision to revolutionise HR in Nigeria and impact Africa. Our mission is achieving transformation from the outside in.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities 

• Take on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects the company and provide strategic financial input to senior management.
• To oversee the overall financial management process and play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of our firm.
• To contribute to the development of the financial and operational strategy, KPIs, and the ongoing development and monitoring of the financial system.
• To assess financial risks and opportunities, setting and tracking financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Execute the financial strategy and drive the financial planning process of the company
• Reviews financials via financial scorecard monthly (done a minimum once a month)
• Understands any variances and their causes (both good and bad) and creates any plans necessary to handle adjustments
• Reviews receivables and addresses any aging issues
• Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Manage financial controls and accounting procedures
• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company
• Effectively and communicate potential risks promptly
• Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are achieved
• Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Review the annual and monthly budgets and monitors adherence to budget through monthly performance reviews
• Prepare accurate and reliable cashflow forecasting reports and manage the cash position
• Prepare a cash flow projection for the company and manage the cash position
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit, and loss statement, and other reports
• Ensure that all statutory deductions and tax returns are filed on time
• Review bank statements, process bank deposits, and all associated finance entries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or a relevant degree
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in accounting and financial analysis
• Accounting professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) is an advantage
• A proven track record of academic and professional excellence
• Professional certification – ACA/ACCA is mandatory
• MBA is an advantage

Skills:

• Financial / commercial management exposure
• Strong financial and accounting background
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinker mindset
• Experience with budget management, financial reporting, tax management, and cash flow.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to assess and resolve technical issues promptly
• Financial / commercial management exposure
• Reliability, sound professional judgment, and discretion.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2022.