FINANCE MANAGER

Job Summary

The responsibility of the Finance Manager is to Coordinate and ensure effective financial operations/administration, inventory management and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely submission of current financial information and coordinating month end closing activities and preparation of financial reports/statements.

Job Details

• The Finance Manager will have overall accountability and responsibility in Practice Finance matters. These include but not limited to forecasting, budgeting, assisting with weekly and monthly Leadership Committee monthly results meetings, modelling of internal KPIs, resource management, utilization measurement, deal pricing etc.
• Ensure complete and accurate processing accounting of project costs (including personnel time), fixed assets, inventory, intercompany, account receivables and account payables transactions.
• Handle the review and reconciliation of the various general ledger accounts.
• Handle periodic preparation and review of bank reconciliation statements.
• Review all reconciliation statements on a periodic basis for completeness, accuracy and validity of balances and reconciling items.
• Ensure that the Company’s trial balance is accurate and up to date to enable prompt preparation of financial statements.
• Carry out the preparation monthly accruals, prepayments and other accounting schedules in readiness for the preparation of the final accounts.
• Coordinate/ supervise monthly and quarterly close activities, including GL opening and closing period, voucher postings, GL maintenance. 

• Financial Reporting: Management accounts, Preparation of budget, variance report and project costing. •Tax Management: Planning, Remittance and management Recovery of Withholding tax credit notes. •Audit Management
• Ensure timely preparation of financial reporting statements and alignment of activities with reporting standards (SAS, IFRS, etc.).
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant financial institutions and government agencies.
• Facilitate statutory audits and act as key interface with external auditors with regards preparation of financial accounts.

• Coordinate timely and accurate processing of 3rd party invoices and staff advances/expenses. Ensure accuracy of cost centers, appropriate approvals, VAT/WHT deductions, etc.
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts.
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting.
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy.
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides account clerk by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Complies with federal, state and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any Accounting, Science / Humanities courses or Business course with a minimum of Second-Class Upper Degree / Upper Credit.
• Possess relevant professional certification(s). MBA will be an added advantage.
Experience/ Competencies /Skills
• 7 – 10 years of Accounting / Financial analysis experience in an LPG / Oil & Gas (Downstream) environment is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Navision ERP is a plus

• Experience in financial performance management roles.
• Ability to influence across multiple levels and multiple functional teams
• A good understanding of the critical drivers and business issues which impact on the Firm
• Ability to manage and motivate a team, instilling a culture of responsibility, accountability and continuous improvement
• Experience with Excel models, formula, packaged solutions (e.g., Navision - tools for resource management, etc.
• Highly advanced understanding of costing and pricing
• Strong analytical skills, experience in supporting business case development, forecasting, and variance analysis required
• Reliable quality and risk management exposure
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills; required proficiency in Excel. Proficiency in Power BI is an added advantage
• Personal credibility and ethical values
• Good team management skills
• Ability to quickly build strong relationships at all levels and across the workplace
• Enthusiasm for change and receptive to new ideas

• Ability to think creatively, work independently, be part of a team to solve problems given limited resources and time, and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to teach and develop talent.
Developed

About Company

Andersen in Nigeria

https://ng.andersen.com/

Our recruitment process is an important component of creating the Andersen in Nigeria culture. We dedicate considerable resources to finding the most talented professionals; individuals who are high achievers and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where their input is appreciated and rewarded. In line with Andersen's core value of stewardship: to hire the best and the brightest and invest in our people to ensure that legacy, we desire to ensure that key roles are filled by best-in-class talent with the requisite skills and experience. Our people are our greatest asset. It is our people, and their expertise, that set us apart. From day one, you will be assigned a "buddy" to guide you through the ins and outs of daily life at Andersen. You will also have a mentor who will work with you on your professional development, career goals, and career path at Andersen. We invest in our people and our people are invested in us.