• Finance Manager at Redwire Marketing Group

• Redwire is a strategic marketing and brand design consultancy in Nigeria. We help clients learn more about their brands, customers, businesses and communications and then maximize these assets to improve performance and increase profits. We know the science of marketing, but we know the art of it too and are highly skilled at fusing the two for our client's benefit.

  Finance Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time  
  • QualificationMBA/MSc/MA  
  • Experience 7 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  
   
  JOB OVERVIEW
  The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial health of the Company, business analysis, producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Also responsible for guiding management in financial decision making to ensure the business is financially successful in line with the organization goals, objectives, mission, vision, and values.
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  
  • Oversee the day-to-day financial operations within the company and directs corporate financial planning and structure;
  • Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants;
  • Work with the CEO and other Heads of Department to influence the creation and communication of the company financial strategy;
  • Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement;
  • Review financial reports, monitor accounts, and prepare activity reports and financial forecasts;
  • Manage the production of monthly, quarterly and full-year consolidated financial results and reporting;
  • Analyze and make recommendations regarding investment that will help in achieving the company's financial goals;
  • Manage entire budget process, planning and cash forecasting;
  • Effectively manage payroll along with the HR department, control the accuracy of the financial data of the payroll;
  • Develop a system for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies;
  • Post data into financial systems, ensuring that financial information is processed accurately and generates timely and reliable reports; implement collective rules and communicate internally;
  • Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinates activities with outside audit firms and review the firm’s performance;
  • Prepare and ensure prompt remission of all statutory payments including VAT, PAYE tax, and pension contributions;
  • Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company;
  • Advise management on cost reduction measures;
  • Coordinates, analyzes and reports the financial performance of the firm to Management and Board of Directors;
  • Embrace and drives a culture of continuous process improvement across the finance functions and the wider business;
  • Assess the financial teams training needs and ensure prompt bridging of identified gaps by informing HR of relevant training programs;
  • Ensure all financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and financial regulations.
  • The primary driver of financial effectiveness and efficiency;
  • Ensure adherence to defined Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures;
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management as requested;
  Perform other duties as requested.
  
  EDUCATION
  
  • Minimum of a masters degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA
  WORK EXPERIENCE
  Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance Reporting, Budgeting, Investment Advisory, and Finance Regulatory
  
  KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
  
  • Proficient with MS Office suite especially Excel and other corporate software (QuickBooks, SunSystems, SAP, Sage, etc.)
  • Advance knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Good understanding of local financial reporting and tax principles
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration
  SKILL REQUIREMENTS
  
  • High attention to detail
  • Formulating strategies and concepts
  • Presenting and communicating information
  • Leading and supervising
  • Relating and networking
  • Working with people
  • Planning and organizing
  • Analyzing
  • Applying expertise and technology
  • Adhering to principles and values
  • Learning and researching
  • Persuading and influencing
  • Adapting and responding to change
  • Achieving work goals and objectives
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  
  The ideal candidate should be:
  
  • Sharp-witted
  • Passionate, dynamic and proactive
  • A strong communicator and creative thinker
  • A Problem Solver
  • A Strategic Thinker
  • A Digital Native
  • A Life-long learner & able to work with a diverse workforce
  • Articulate, with an excellent working knowledge of spelling, punctuation, pronunciation and grammar rules
  • Aware of the value of integrity and confidentiality
  • Socially conscious and interested in contributing to the development of our country
  Method of Application
  
  If you think you are the one we are looking for and you are ready to work with a vibrant and youthful team, send your CV and cover letter to careers@redwire-group.com with the postion as the subject of the email.

• Finance Manager at Chams Plc

• Chams Plc is Nigeria’s leading identity management and transaction payments systems solution provider. Starting off as a privately owned business in 1985, we have evolved from computer and hardware maintenance to providing enterprise technology solutions in the identity management and transaction payments space to public and private sector institutions.
  

  Finance Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time  
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA  
  • Experience 10 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  
   
  
  Ref: ICT-FM-30
  Location: Lagos
  
  Details
  
  • We have vacancy for highly competent, result-oriented, talented and self-motivated individuals with excellent track record of achievement in Finance and Accounting in sectors like ICT. Attractive and competitive remuneration packages and challenging prospects await the successful candidate.
  Job Responsibilities
  
  • He/She shall be responsible for financial and management reporting of the operations in close collaboration with the Executive Director of Finance and the Business Team.
  • Manage day to day product accounting, budgeting processes, risk management, ensuring compliance of Company’s policies & procedures, working capital management, good control over books of accounts, reconciliations, internal audit compliance and statutory audit.
  • Leads in the timely production of financial accounts, ledgers and reports as required by Management and relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Develops financial analysis tools to assist budget holders in the management and monitoring of budgets and identifies significant variances in spending.
  • Ensures the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all financial reports for internal and external purposes.
  • Ensure compliance of government law and regulation in relation to taxation.
  • Reviews the balance sheet accounts and submit monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation and closing documents for Business Support Manager review and further submission.
  • Support the Finance Officer in cash and bank management including, cash handling and cash flow monitoring.
  Qualification & Experience Requirements
  
  • A Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
  • Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics.
  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA etc)
  • Minimum of 10 years “hands-on” working experience in providing a whole range of financial services within a structured organisation. With Three (3) years' experience working at a strategic management level in an ICT Organization.
  • Experience using computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Accounting/Statistical analysis software, Procurement management system etc.)
  Skills & Abilities:
  
  • Proven ability to interpret financial procedures and standards and put them into practice and influence others in their implementation
  • Excellent English Language (oral and written) and report writing skills
  • Good leadership skills: experience of working in a supervisory position with a team structure
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a dispersed, multi-disciplined, multicultural team
  • Good organisational and personal management skills
  • Well-developed conceptual, critical, and analytical thinking with the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting way while influencing a wider audience
  • Ability to represent Chams in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations
  • Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably cooperative with members of other teams, responding quickly and accurately to queries and issues
  Method of Application
  
  Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: recruitment@chams.com using the position and code as the subject of the mail.
  
  Note: All applications will be treated in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Finance Assistant RTI International Lagos

Finance Assistant
RTI International
Lagos
RTI International in collaboration with Plan International and other partners are implementing a 4-year USAID funded Effective Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (E-WASH) program. E-WASH will provide technical assistance to and will work in collaboration with state governments to improve urban water service delivery by strengthening the governance, financial, and technical viability of six (6) state water boards (SWBs) in Nigeria. The overall goal is improvement of urban water and sanitation service delivery. Finance Assistant - 2 positions Job Description The Finance Assistant is responsible for the day to day accounting function of the Project.

She/he will be utilizing the appropriate accounting system and following proper accounting procedures to disburse, account for, and report usage of funds. Essential Duties Process payments for staff travel advances, ensuring advances are liquidated on time and accurately Prepare payment vouchers in support of payments for project activities and suppliers invoices confirming such payments are in accordance with the laid down procedures and policies, accurate, complete, adequately supported by all underlying appropriate documents, correctly coded to appropriate expenses and tracking code and project code Provide support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package for the project Maintain petty cash and making petty cash payments Make payments to workshop participants (including travel and meals refunds) as designated by the supervisor Process checks for suppliers and employees Keep track of expenses and other financial transactions, mainly involving expense entry, tracking and record keeping Support QuickBooks data entry Ensure adequate filing of finance documents Performs other duties assigned by the supervisor Minimum Required Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related fields and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills & Abilities: Excellent knowledge of MS Office- Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to multi-task Ability to work in a team Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing Ability to work independently Attention to detail and accuracy Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts Remuneration We offer a highly competitive remuneration.

 Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application Letter and CV as One Single MS WORD document to:

Recruitment@ewash.rti.org using the "Job title and Location" as subject of the email.

Note On the subject LINE of your email you should only put the Email Subject line (no other text should be on this subject line) that you are applying. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as they see this advert. Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Take note that any successful candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment background investigation.