Finance Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job Identification: 170
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Category: Sahara Group

Accountabilities

• Prepare Monthly/Quarterly Financials and Management Reports
• Manage the Annual Audit Cycle to ensure timely delivery of annual financial statements (separate and consolidated)
• Develop, Implement and Monitor Appropriate Financial Systems, procedures and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Unit
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Monthly and Annual Tax Returns and Filing (VAT, WHT, CGT, CIT and EDT)
• Periodically review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
• Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/ Accounting / Economics or Social Science discipline
• 6-8 years relevant work experience within a similar role
• Professional Accounting Certification (ACA/ ACCA) is compulsory
• Master’s degree/MBA will be an added advantage
• Good understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards

Skills & Competencies:

• Up to date knowledge of Key financial reporting standards
• Comprehensive Knowledge and Application of Nigerian Tax Laws
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills
• Communication and Interpersonal Relations
• Excellent Managerial Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with external parties

Application Closing Date
1st October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online