Head of Finance at a Leading Retail Company - Lefort Consulting Limited

Lefort Consulting Limited - Our client, a leading Retail company in the FMCG Industry, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Accounts will be responsible for managing the company’s finances and accounts and handle all regulatory and statutory compliance issues.

Job Description

• Handling of budgets and budgeting processes.
• Handle all regulatory & statutory compliance issues.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels and ensure expenditure control.
• Management of Accounts Payable and Receivables.
• Management of treasury functions and bank liaison.
• Firm understanding of various tax issues.
• Develop policies and procedures to support operations.
• Prepare financial statements and business plans.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Monitor banking transactions; verify monthly bank reconciliation statements and prepare report on status.
• Responsible for overall Finance and Accounting activities of the company and preparation of financial reports.
• Interface with high level banking negotiations on behalf of the company and maintain cordial relationship with banks, suppliers, PFA’s and debtors.
• Payroll Management
• Management of Corporate Assets Portfolio
• Cash flow Analysis and Management
• And any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a good University Degree and professional qualification (ACA/ACCA).
• A minimum of 5 (five) years post qualification experience. Experience in retail is an added advantage.
• High level of proficiency in the use of MS Office Suites, Accounting software packages, ability to prepare financial model and can demonstrate strong treasury management skills.

Demonstrable Skills:

• High integrity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver timely and quality financial reports.
• Give prompt feedback from clients and regulatory authorities.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to multitask and work across different businesses covering different sectors.

Application Closing Date
15th February, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.