Finance Associate

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Associate will support the Head of Finance in the planning, implementation, management and running of all Nigeria’s financial activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage General Ledger in line with IFRS standards.
• Perform weekly Finance and Transactions reconciliation of customer accounts in Accounts Receivable
• Design and maintain chart of accounts and report structure in SAGE ERP as required
• Review reconciliation of CB module on Sage
• Monthly cashflow report
• Monthly bank balance report
• Quarterly Board report
• Prepares accrual journals for review and approval by the Head of Finance before posting into the accounting software.
• Perform variance analysis for cash flows including but not limited to budget vs annual and budget vs forecast on a monthly basis; 
• Prepares audit journals for review and approval by the Head of Finance before posting into the accounting software
• Responsible for managing audit process from start to finish
• Assist in pre-audit activities to ensure a smooth year-end internal and external audit including:
• Accruals review and update
• Opening balance reconciliation
• Revaluation of currencies and balance
• Depreciation computation verification
• Managing Tax Audits along with Tax consultants
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Hard skills and experience:
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of 4-6 years cognate experience or any similar combination of education and experience
• Experience at a Big Four firm is an added advantage.
• A professional member of an industry-relevant association (ACCA or ICAN)
• Knowledge of accounting software/package.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Knowledge of IFRS, local taxes and requirements.
• Experience in liaising with the auditors and managing an audit process from start to finish;
• Ability to create and manage a database

Soft Skills:

• Demonstrated abilities in a variety of real estate areas such as: transaction management, strategic planning, financial analysis and project/construction management.
• Demonstrated abilities in management reporting: preparing and presenting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams/projects of various sizes and complexity across diversified customer base.
• Ability to comprehend, analyse, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Selling skills.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-driven;
• Resilient;
• Tenacious;
• Result-oriented;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure;
• Team player with good interpersonal skills