Assistant Finance Manager at Neveah Limited

Neveah Limited is a leading commodities trading company located in Abuja, Nigeria which deals in Base Metals, Minor Metals and Agro Commodities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Maitama, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / Unit: Accounts
Industry: Commodity trading (Exports)
Directly Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Internal Interactions: Mid-Level Managers
External Interactions: Vendors, Regulatory Bodies, External Inspectors / Consultants

Brief Job Overview

• We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our team, a professional responsible for overseeing the daily business financial operation.
• He/ She will also assist in compliance with regulations and monitoring of internal controls within the Finance/Accounts Unit.

Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will (but not limited to):

• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Work with the CFO to develop Organizational financial strategy.
• Supervise and review accounting practices.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax consultants, partners, and other external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Identify ways to improve daily financial efficiency, cutting costs and boosting businesses' profits.
• Supervises the Team Lead within the finance function.
• Prepare timely monthly management account & financial statements. and support in year-end financial audits.
• Work with Internal audit to review of all bank reconciliation and other exceptions.
• Reconcile suppliers'/customers' accounts relating to Factory/Plant operations.
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, and GL
• Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition in line with standards
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and other financial forecasts including reporting their variances.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements and reports to senior management.
• Research and resolve accounting issues and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow, invoicing, budgeting, forecasting, and procurement processes.
• Monitor Tax Compliance; Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A qualified chartered Accountant with 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within the Manufacturing/export Industry
• Should have strong experience in Technical Accounting, IFRS & GAAP Analysis, Taxation, Commercial Finance and Financial, Planning & Analysis roles.
• Should possess strong Analytical skills, Strategic thinking & Leadership abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively will be an enhancer for this role, especially as part of a team.
• ACCA/ICAN Professional Membership is required.
• Must be able to use modern accounting software.

Required Competence:

• Technical Accounting Skills.
• Mastery of Accounting Principles.
• Proven work experience as an Assistant Finance Manager or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of relevant regulatory standards.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Relevant training and certifications.
• Multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Key Deliverables:

• Leadership: Ensure team involvement and accurate, efficient, and timely delivery of relevant reports.
• Performance Officer: Be on track with robust and timely performance tracking. Ensure budgetary process improvements and achieve better predictability on outcomes.
• Value Manager: Ensure & support value maximization initiatives (interest, Trade Finance, currency risk management, etc.)
• Co-Strategist: As a Strategist, you will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support and execute Company Financial strategies through value-adding decisions, superior data analytics and optimal drive of special projects to growth.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2024.