GROUP HEAD, FINANCE
JOB SUMMARY
To achieve cost-effective utilisation of accounting and financial resources, through the definition and enforcement of Financial Standards, Policies and Procedures. The individual will to perform the following responsibilities and report directly to the Group Managing Director
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and implements a robust and reliable financial accounting and reporting system in compliance with statutory requirements
Engages Executive Management and the appropriate Board Committee to develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections
Develops and utilises financial models and activity-based financial analysis to provide a basis for investment decisions and business planning
Manages key banking relationships to facilitate proper, timely and cost-effective funding of business operations
Develops and maintains a system of appropriate financial policies, procedures and control to ensure efficient financial management
Monitors all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are justified by the value of work successfully completed and are in alignment with the approved budget
Reviews weekly financial reports submitted by relevant departments/units and presents timely reports to the Board of Directors
Oversees the preparation and communication of timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reports for management on a periodic and/or ad-hoc basis
Coordinates the preparation of the company’s financial reports and statutory reporting process
Raises funds as approved by the Board of Directors, to finance activities
Works to ensure that adequate controls are in place to facilitate seamless payment system
Puts in place measures or controls to ensure that all financial transactions are accurately captured and reported
Approves accruals and adjustments on erroneously posted financial transactions into the financial system
Liaises with external auditors to discuss and resolve queries as they arise to ensure seamless audit exercise
Develops and manages relationships with relevant bodies/contracts, e.g., regulatory organisations auditors, solicitors, bankers, etc.
Responds to relevant requests from financial institutions. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Approves payrolls along with the Head-Human Capital to facilitate payment to staff
Advises Executive Management on changes in financial regulations, legislations and government tariffs
Manages the treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds
Provides technical training, guidance and advise on financial accounting issues, developments and trends to other business or departmental heads
Oversees day-to-day accounting transactions and provides leadership to the Finance Department
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience, 5 of which have been in an Executive Management position of an organisation, interfacing with the Executive team and financial partners. Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
Relevant professional certifications, e.g., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent
Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline is an advantage
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Business planning and analysis
Budgeting, financial forecasting and cost control
Corporate finance
Investment planning and portfolio management
Financial reporting and Treasury management
Financial modelling and analysis
Tax planning/management
Knowledge of relevant accounting software
GROUP HEAD, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
JOB SUMMARY
The job holder will be responsible for the overall planning, organising, and execution of all IT functions across the Group. This includes directing all IT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions. The individual will perform the following responsibilities and report directly to the executive Director of the company
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Determine the most appropriate design of infrastructure to support the business, taking into account prevailing best practices and technologies
Ensure that IT and IS systems, infrastructure and stored data are secure against internal and external threats and position effective and appropriate measures for risk management and information security
Sets annual targets related to IT operations and monitor the overall performance of the entire department
Evaluates new information systems products or services and suggests changes to existing products or services to better aide the end user
Maintains working relationships with vendors and third party providers, ensuring contracts are kept up to date and cost maintenance strategies are assessed and analysed on a periodic basis
Directs and priorities the workload of subordinate personnel
Ensures maximum issue resolutions in minimum time. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Recommends appropriate maintenance strategies to ensure uninterrupted systems usage and proper backup and recovery procedures are adhered to
Recommends adjustments to systems and/or equipment to ensure cost efficient and effective systems/equipment infrastructure
Monitors network security and supervise the entire network system of the organisation
Prepare and monitor a disaster recovery, including backups of servers
Oversee negotiation and administration of vendor, outsourced suppliers and consultant services agreements and contracts
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or any related discipline
Relevant professional certification
Minimum of 9 years work experience with at least four (4) heading an IT function
Experience administering an ERP application e.g. Microsoft Dynamics-NAV
Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field will be an added advantage
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
In-depth knowledge of Windows servers including Active Directory, Exchange and Microsoft SQL
Advanced computer hardware and software knowledge and skills
Working knowledge of hardware and networking basics
Planning and organisation
TAX ACCOUNTANT
JOB SUMMARY
The job holder will be responsible for calculating, remitting and filing tax returns on behalf of employees and the organisation as a whole. The individual will perform the under listed responsibilities and report to the Head, Tax Management
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the tax planning process to ensure all tax liabilities are minimized to the barest minimum
Liaises with tax consultants on tax related issues
Prepares tax computations for withholding tax, Value Added Tax, PAYE and Company Income Tax
Processes tax documents for payment and remitting the tax liabilities, going to the Inland Revenue Service where necessary
Maintains and updates relevant tax schedules (reports)
Obtains tax clearance certificates for staff and for the company as a whole
Monitors the activities and performance of tax consultants and makes reports to the Head – Tax Management
Liaises with the Financial Accountant to facilitate the prompt and accurate remittance of tax liability in compliance with requirements of tax regulatory authorities
Advises against potential tax liabilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Finance/Accounting or any related discipline
Relevant professional certification e.g. Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage
Minimum of 5 years work experience in the finance/tax/accounts function in a similar organisation preferably in an accounting firm
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Tax computation
Financial management, accounting, analysis
Knowledge of the relevant Tax laws
Financial audit, risk management control
Knowledge of Accounting policies and processes
Numerical and analytical skills
Planning and organisation