Head, Finance and Accounts at a Manufacturing and Trading Company - HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, a Manufacturing and Trading company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounts

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will oversee all financial activities, ensuring the efficient use of company resources to achieve profitability while aligning with strategic business goals.
• This role involves supervising accounting operations, managing financial planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving key financial strategies.
• The successful candidate will have experience in financial leadership and will play a critical role in shaping the company’s financial health and direction.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Leadership:

• Develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with the senior management team to drive corporate success.
• Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to guide executive decision-making

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage budgets to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee cash flow planning to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations.

Investment Evaluation and Risk Management:

• Evaluate potential investments, providing recommendations to optimize returns.
• Advise on key business decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term financial goals.
• Implement risk management strategies to safeguard the company’s financial position.

Accounting and Compliance Supervision:

• Supervise all accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other regulatory financial obligations.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including Management Accounts and Board Reports.

Cost Management and Profitability:

• Monitor and evaluate revenue and cost centers to maximize operational efficiency.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives to enhance profitability and streamline expenses.

Regulatory and Tax Compliance:

• Ensure timely compliance with tax and other regulatory financial requirements.
• Manage external audits and maintain confidentiality of financial records.

Key Requirements

• Education: BSc / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACA/ACCA certification required; MSc/MBA or additional relevant certifications are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior finance role, with a proven track record of managing financial operations.

Skills:

• Expertise in cash flow management, financial forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of standard accounting software and data analysis.
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills.
• Leadership ability with a focus on team development and high integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hrexng.com using the Job Title as the Subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.