Deputy Finance Manager at Miniso Lifestyle Nigeria Limited

Miniso Lifestyle Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of Miniso Group. Itbegan operations in Nigeria from May 2017. Miniso isa Japanese Brand that operates several retail outlets within and outside Nigeria. Our products are superior fast moving consumer goods.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Finance Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site) 
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Operations:

• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Manage the accounting, investor relations, tax, and treasury departments.
• Oversee the financial operations of our stores.
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems (Receivable and Payable).
• Implement operational best practices.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage outsourced functions.
• Oversee the operations of the Finance department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives and report such to the CFO.
• Reviews work by junior team members, recognises training opportunities for junior team members, and offers knowledge and support to develop team member performance.

Financial Information:

• Oversee the issuance of financial information with the approval of the Finance Director.
• Report financial results to the Regional Finance directors.

Risk Management:

• Understand and assist in mitigating key elements of the company's risk profile.
• Assist in monitoring the internal control systems.
• Assist in ensuring that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in ensuring that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Maintain relations with external auditors.
• Ensure all charge back are treated on time.

Third Parties:

• Participate in conference calls with the investment community.
• Maintain banking relationships.

Tax Management:

• Monthly Tax return filing and payment processing for WHT Tax, VAT, PAYE etc.
• Assist with Payroll preparation, review, approval and payment initiation.
• Represent the company along with the Tax consultant on matters of tax Audit with tax authorities.

Reporting:

• Assist to prepare the Monthly Management Report.
• Prepare monthly work plan.
• Any other report that may be requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Finance or Accounting
• Relevant Accounting professional qualification/certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years proven accounting experience, with the ability to effectively manage a team. Experience in a retail or FMCG industry will be an added advantage.

Skills Required:

• Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
• He or she is required to have a substantial amount of understanding of computers, be proficient in Business Computer Application such as Microsoft Excel, database administration, xero accounting software etc.
• Must possess an in-depth understanding of accounting and financial activities.
• Awareness of the Data Security, which is designed to protect the company's financial assets.
• Welcome change by being informed about the Internal and External changes regarding the finance Department.
• Calm and professional attitude with ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication abilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using using the Job Title as the subject of the email.