Head of Finance at Phillips Outsourcing Services Nigeria Limited

Phillips Outsourcing Limited is a leading outsourcing service provider in Nigeria committed to delivering qualitative, customised, and effective outsourcing solutions to our esteemed clients. Our innovative solutions have made us revered and renowned to be the go-to business partner for companies who want to scale-up and have a competitive edge in the market. With our workforce of highly skilled and experienced professionals, advanced technology and cost-effective mediums, our goal is to meet our client’s needs with precision.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance
Reports to: General Manager Finance & Control Grade
Level: Manager

Job Summary

• The senior management role overseas all functions of the organization’s finance and accounting department. He/She manages the responsibilities through a team of Accountants and support staff.
• The role requires a hands-on approach with specific responsibilities for cash flow management, budgeting, and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounting, Treasury, Budgetary, Tax and Financial Planning functions.
• Manage the daily cash liquidity and monitor cash flow projections to determine the optimum use and need of funds to optimize the working capital
• Oversee accurate & timely preparation and submission of Financial Statements, Management Reports & Annual Operating Budget
• Monitor continuously the company's business performance and conduct Gap Analysis to present solutions and improvements
• Manage the relationship with banks and make necessary negotiations to get the best of facilities while monitoring inter-banks transactions and accounts balances
• Provide external auditors with the necessary documentation and support
• Collaborate with external tax accountants for tax preparation and returns
• Manage relationships with managers across all departments of the organisation to achieve alignment in key business strategies, operations and decisions
• Provide expertise and advice to managers and staff on financial issues
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to safeguard company's assets and interests
• Oversee all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures
• Work closely and provide executive management with accurate and comprehensive financial information to guide effective policy-making and financial strategizing
• Summarize budget trends, analyzing deficiencies and reporting variances to executives
• Undertake a range of other activities which are integral to the company’s success, in conjunction with other staff

Requirements

• Preferably at least 10 years of professional relevant experience out of which 3 years must be in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of and experience with appropriate computer software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in preparing reports and presentations
• Flexibility and an ability to develop strong working relationships in a complex and fast-paced working environment.
• Strong attention to details
• Well-developed leadership and team management skills
• Auditing experience is an added advantage.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
• Customer orientation - accurately anticipates emerging and current client needs and establishes and maintains positive relationships with customers.

Salary

• N900,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2023.