Financial Manager at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Nicole Sinclair Consulting - Our client, a fast-growing Nigerian renewable energy operator, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a Financial Controller (“FC”) for the business. The FC will handle high-level accounting, financial reporting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company.
• As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance, and revenue assurance.
• The FC will report to the chief executive officer and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and management accounts
• Plan budget and review annual budget in line with actual performance periodically
• Manage credit metrics, controls and risk
• Treasury control
• Resource allocation and cash flow management
• Conduct profit and cost analyses
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
• Recommend cost-reducing solutions
• Development of policies and process control
• Project free cash positions and advise on an optimal use of funds
• Ensure that all settlements relating to client's debts are duly substantiated and authorized
• Prepare and present financial and statistical models, forecast and outlooks
• Manage the preparation of the company's statutory and management account
• Prepare and available to defend quarter financial report for to board paper
• Assist the CEO in overseeing the company’s financial operations to ensure that they comply with internal and external policies and regulations.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting from a recognized university/polytechnic
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a well-structured organization
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) or Partly Qualified Accountant (ICAN/ACCA Professional Level) preferred
• Experience in a solar or renewable energy company will be an added advantage

Functional Skills and Education Required:

• Excellent knowledge of IFRS
• Good Analytical skills
• Good organizational skills
• Financial & Business acumen
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team spirit and leadership
• High standards of professionalism and ethics.

General Competences:

• Integrity
• Sound analytical reasoning
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong relationship, leadership and initiative skills
• Drive and an ability to work under pressure
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Application Closing Date
25th May, 2023.