Finance Manager, AATC at Afreximbank - Robert Walters

Robert Walters - Our client, is a Pan-African multilateral financial institution mandated to finance and promote intra-and extra-African trade. For 30 years, the Bank has been deploying innovative structures to deliver financing solutions that support the transformation of the structure of Africa’s trade, accelerating industrialization and intra-regional trade, thereby boosting economic expansion in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager, AATC

Job Reference: 361IBF-E07FC373
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Preparation and oversight of budgets, forecasts, and monthly group reporting.
• Monitoring revenue streams and expenses to optimize profitability.
• Identifying financial risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Conducting internal inspections and reporting results to the Regional CFO.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reviews.
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register.
• Monthly general account analysis and variance reporting.
• Management of banking transactions and supplier payments.
• Processing payroll and submitting social contributions.
• Coordination of internal and external audits.
• Cash flow monitoring and effective working capital management.
• Financial control over hotel assets and investments.
• Approval of payments and commitments jointly with the General Manager.

Compliance and Ethical Responsibilities:

• Adhering to AML, regulatory, and ethical conduct standards.
• Ensuring compliance with operational, administrative, accounting, and HR procedures.
• Keeping informed of changes in fiscal and social legislation and informing the GM accordingly.

Team Management and Interdepartmental Coordination:

• Liaising with other departments on financial needs and requirements.
• Guiding department heads on budget-aligned decisions.
• Supervising reporting accountants.
• Integrating and training finance staff, fostering professional development.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility:

• Ensuring security and proper backup of financial and social data.
• Promoting basic health and safety protocols.
• Encouraging eco-friendly practices (e.g., energy and paper saving).

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Years & Nature Of Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial management, accounting, or a related field at 4 or 5 stars hotels.
• Fluency in local language and English
• Familiarity with hotel operations, regulatory compliance, and the use of accounting systems like SAGE is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of labor laws and tax rules.
• Ability to design dashboards and monitoring tools.
• Analytical thinking, detail-oriented, and strong summarization skills.
• Ethical, honest, and respects confidentiality.
• Strong adaptability, organizational skills, and independence.
• Managerial aptitude and a proactive approach.
• Previous experience in a similar financial management role.
• Specific knowledge of the hotel industry is required.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, reporting, audit coordination, and team supervision is essential.

Salary

• Competitive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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