Head of Finance at Pitisa Fruits Company Limited

Pitisa Fruits Company Limited is a leading company in fruits, wine, beverages and fish importation. Our culture at PFCL is collaboration, shared values goals, trust and flexibility whilst ensuring that our employees get the best rewards and value for their work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Ijesha, Mile 2, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• To ensure that the charity complies with all financial accounting and governance requirements and achieves a clean external audit report.
• To ensure that the Executive team and Board, including all sub-committees, have accurate timely and relevant information on financial accounts and governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day accounting operations including oversight of accounts payable and receivable, and maintenance of the general ledger
• Prepare, analyze and present financial reports (income statements and balance sheets) in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements to senior management
• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the COO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and produce monthly budget versus actual reports
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit/accounting firms and review firms’ performance
• Develop appropriate investment strategies and oversee their implementation
• Produce financial reports for foundation and other funder grants; maintain shared grant reporting calendar due dates and submissions, including all required financial deliverables as stated per grant awards and contracts
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; periodically update the organization’s accounting manual
• Remain up-to-date on best practices in nonprofit finance, business systems and internal control measures, and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in  Accounting
• 7 years of work experience required
• Candidate must be ICAN/ACCA Certified
• Candidate must posses at least 2 years experience as an Accountant in a Trading Company
• Candate must not be older than 45years as at the rime of this publication.
• Previous experience in organizational financial management
• Capacity to multi-task and good time management skills
• Strong command of English language
• Grants and project manageme
• Knowledge about laws concerning finance and non-profit organizations
• Communication and team coordination skill
• Knowledge about e-banking.

Application Closing Date
13th May, 2022.