Responsibilities
Ensure tax compliance and management, and coordinate tax audits by working with the tax consultant.
Expense management (OPEX, CAPEX, Advances), advise appropriate GL for posting.
Manage timely preparation and remittance of VAT, and WHT.
Manage bank accounts to ensure sufficient liquid funds whilst investing surplus cash (to be done in conjunction with Portfolio Management Team).
Present weekly liquidity report for the Group.
Work with the Head of Finance for monthly CBN returns.
Manage relationships with correspondent banks.
Coordinate monthly bank reconciliation statements.
Oversee day-to-day processing of payments and other operational activities in the finance department.
Work with the other team members for the early completion of the audit.
Continuously develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.
Ensure that financial operational activities are executed and delivered as per the standards set by the company.
Assist in financial management and operations activities and other projects.
Ensure maintenance of proper books of accounts and periodic review of GLs.
Manage accounts payables and receivables activities.
Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances quarterly.
Ensure compliance with all accounting policies and procedures, legal/statutory, and company regulations.
Work with the operations and reporting team for prompt completion of month-end activities.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, Financial Accounting, Economics, and other related fields.
Minimum of (5) years of relevant professional experience.
ICAN, ACCA, and other relevant Certifications are added advantages.
Proficiency in accounting software and spreadsheets.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail - Ability to be thorough and accurate in work tasks and ensure that they meet high-quality standards.
Exceptional mathematical and accounting skills.
Confidentiality - can manage confidential and sensitive information.
Good critical-thinking skills; ability to effectively gather data, analyze and make well informed decisions.
Ability to effectively collaborate and contribute positively to a team.
Desire and aptitude for learning new concepts on the job.
Problem solving skills.
Proactiveness; going beyond the obvious, gathering complex data to get to the heart of issues.
Time management - Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, manage deadlines and work efficiently.
Accountability - Being reliable, dependable, organized and taking responsibility for actions.