Finance Manager

Located on Lagos Island, our company is a boutique consulting firm with over 40 seasoned professionals with varied experiences. The firm plays a leading role in providing management consulting services to clients in key sectors of the African economy (Power, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, and Manufacturing, etc.).

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager ensures the organization’s financial sustainability by driving effective planning, risk management, compliance, and operational efficiency, while providing strategic insights that support informed decision-making and enhance business performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Manager will be assigned the following primary responsibilities, among others:

1. Drive the company’s financial planning
2. Maintain a highly automated internal Payment process
3. Maintain a seamless real-time Financial Reporting system
4. Generate timely Management and Profit Center reports
5. Execute effective funding options for the firm
6. Deploy effective cash, liquidity, and investment management strategies
7. Carry out appropriate analytics and guide effective profit and cost management strategies
8. Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations
9. Ensure full compliance with all Bureau of Public Procurement requirements
10. Support Corporate and Departmental Strategy monitoring and reporting
11. Provide Financial Advisory support on projects

REQUIREMENTS

1. A bachelor's degree in any of the Business Sciences with a 2:1 or first class from a top-tier university
2. MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CFA/CPA)
3. Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar role
4. Minimum of one year as head or deputy head of the finance function in a respected organization
5. Competence in Corporate Valuation will be an advantage.
6. Strong cash flow modeling skill is required to support strategic business decisions.
7. Experience using cloud-based accounting software, preferably ERP
8. In-depth knowledge of corporate financial, legal, and risk management practices
9. Extensive tax and federal regulatory compliance experience
10. Advanced MS Excel skills
11. Knowledge of financial regulations
12. Excellent analytical and numerical skills
13. Sharp time management skills
14. Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
15. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
16. Discretion and confidentiality
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