KPMG Nigeria Job Vacancy : Financial Controller

KPMG Nigeria – Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Ref #: 208
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Summary

In line with the company’s decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

Oversee the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and the company accounting policies, and applicable financial reporting standards and practices.
Assist the company management in the implementation of new/ approved reporting or other financial operations standards.
Manage the organizations’ general ledger and ensure all transactions are processed in line with acceptable accounting principles.
Manage the company revenue and expenditure accounts.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of the monthly “financial close” activities.
Oversee the performance of periodic ledger and bank reconciliations as required.
Maintain relationships with company banks and other relevant financial institutions.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, including consolidated financial statements and cash flow statements.
Collate company financial information from all country locations (plants, etc.) for consolidation and reporting.
Verify collated information to ensure financial reports are accurate and up-to-date.
Provide timely, accurate and relevant financial information for strategic decision making and external audit purposes.
Participate in documenting company accounting policies and carry out periodic updates as required.
Maintain records of approved reporting policies and procedures, and provide clarifications as required.
Ensure effective utilization of company financial resources to achieve cost efficiency.
Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department’s functions and activities.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics or any business related discipline
Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CFA) is required
Minimum of twelve to sixteen(12-16) years of relevant experience of which at least five years (5) as an senior management level in the food and beverage manufacturing industry
Profitability & Cash flow management
Timeliness, completeness and accuracy of relevant financial reports.
Turnaround time of budget preparation.
Compliance with financial accounting reporting practices and policies.
Frequency of material errors and omissions on processed payment vouchers and accounting reports.
Employee Satisfaction Index
variances to budget on expenses
% variances to budgeted overheads
% operating profit margin
% internal SLA compliance
% compliance with system controls
% Finance Department SG&A to Revenue
Audit score rating
Average annual tax savings generated
Liquidity position.