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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / Unit: Finance

Job Summary & Purpose

• This role will ensure accurate reporting and analysis of company’s financial transactions.
• It will also be responsible for effectively managing the company’s financial resources as well as recommending strategies for managing operational costs and maximising profits. Location Organisational Relationships:

Responsibilities

• Liaises with the Group CFO to develop/update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies across the Group
• Develops the Group’s annual plans, budgets, forecasts and financial performance metrics to guide business operations and strategy execution
• Establishes company-wide standards for system, data and processes. Develops, updates and guides the implementation of finance SOPs across the group
• Designs and guides the implementation of a sound accounting framework and compliance with tax and other statutory provisions
• Assists in the development and maintenance of sound financial controls across the group’s operations  Coordinates the proper capturing of financial transactions and consolidation of the company’s accounts from all business units and functions
• Prepares accurate, comprehensive and timely financial and management information including tax, cash flow, management accounts and other statutory accounts
• Coordinates the preparation of the company’s financial reports
• Manages the statutory reporting process, including setting timetables and providing guidelines to operational finance teams across the Group. This includes supporting the year end Group accounts and annual review process
• Works with finance teams to ensure intra-group balances are regularly reconciled and variances fully investigated and resolved
• Maintains on-going liaison with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
• Prepares Letters of Credit for approval and forwards to the bank to facilitate the importation of products
• Oversees the computation and remittance of taxes, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees
• Provides technical training, guidance and advise on financial accounting issues, developments and trends
• Reviews weekly reports submitted by various departments/functional units and presents timely reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Assists the CFO in financial risk management and control
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager Person Specifications Academic

Qualification Professional Qualification Experience

• First Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years at management level. Key Skills and competencies
• Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Experience in financial management and ability to diagnose and solve complex financial problems  Ability to analyze financial data and interpret financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Strong Integrity
• Competency in the use of automated financial accounting and reporting applications.
• Good knowledge of local and international financial regulatory standards.
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• High level of integrity and objectivity
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement. Physical Exertion on the job Yes – Mild Key Performance Metrics: Performance Area Performance Indicators Accounts Management
• Integrity of physical and electronic accounting information
• Timely resolution of accounts discrepancies
• Accuracy in documentation and easy retrieval of financial transaction records
• Number of timely losses identified
• Timely reconciliation of accounts Financial Reporting
• Timeliness, completeness and accuracy of financial reports
• Sanctions from regulatory authorities arising from late or inaccurate statutory report.

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2022.