Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reports To: Finance Manager
About the Company: Our client is a boutique investment banking firm located in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Company is seeking to hire a competent Finance Officer who will assist the Finance Manager in the planning and organization of all activities in the Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities:
§ Compose, revise, and implement accounting, financial recording, and filing procedures. Make revisions as necessary.
§ Support the development of computer models of budgets, financial reports, records, and forms.
§ Prepare financial and other reports as needed by the firm.
§ Review expenditures for accurate and complete accounting documentation and the availability of funds.
§ Perform internal audits of organizational operations as needed.
§ Develop financial organizational strategies by contributing to financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
§ Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
§ Manage cash, investment, and bank balances.
§ Support the response to queries from the various regulators.
§ Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Education and Experience:
§ A bachelorâs degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a reputable university
§ An ACCA or ACA qualification
§ 2â5 years of post\-NYSC experience
The following will be added advantages:
§ Audit experience within a Big 4 firm.
§ International exposure through education, travel, and/or work experience
§ Intermediate knowledge of accounting and use of accounting software
Desired Skills
§ Good understanding of accounting principles and IFRS
§ Attention to detail
§ Good communication, presentation, and business writing skills
§ Strategic & Analytical thinking skills
§ People Management skills
§ Commercial acumen
§ Intermediate Communication and Execution Skills
§ Intermediate Presentation Skills
§ Vendor Relationship Management skills
§ Intermediate Research and Organizational Skills
§ Intermediate Financial modeling and accounting skills
