Finance Manager

JOB TITLE: FINANCE MANAGER

We urgently need a Finance Manager who will work directly with the Head, Financial Services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Finance Manager will lead the organisation’s finance function and provide strategic financial guidance to support sustainable growth, profitability, regulatory compliance, and sound decision-making. The role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, reporting, internal controls, risk management, tax compliance, and leadership of the finance team.

·         Financial Reporting & Compliance: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements, including FIRS, CBN, SEC, and other relevant authorities where applicable.

·         Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control: Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor budget performance, conduct variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions to improve efficiency and profitability.

·         Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, payment schedules, and liquidity planning to ensure smooth business operations.

·         Internal Controls & Risk Management: Develop and maintain strong financial controls, identify financial risks, support audit processes, and implement measures to safeguard company assets and prevent financial leakages.

·         Tax, Audit & Statutory Obligations: Ensure timely filing and remittance of statutory deductions, taxes, audit requirements, and other financial obligations in accordance with Nigerian laws and company policies.

·         Strategic Business Support: Provide financial insights, investment analysis, management reports, and recommendations to guide business planning, expansion decisions, and performance improvement.

·         Leadership & Team Management: Supervise, coach, and develop finance team members while promoting accountability, confidentiality, professionalism, and a high-performance culture.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

·         Professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) 

·         minimum of 5–10 years of experience in Finance, internal control, audit, or compliance.

·         Experience in Banking or Finance is a must. 

·         Strong knowledge of financial management, risk assessment, and investment strategies.

·         Expertise in financial regulations, compliance, and corporate governance.

·         Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

·         Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

·         Proficiency in financial software and tools.