Finance Manager, Financial Reporting and Planning at Vodacom Nigeria

Vodacom Business, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Vodacom Group, is a leading pan-African corporate connectivity and telecommunications provider that has brought affordable and reliable connectivity to Africa since 1992. In that time, we have built strong relationships in the sectors that are driving the continent’s economic growth; helping them stay connected across Africa, and to the rest of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager, Financial Reporting and Planning

Location: Lagos
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Planning
Job type: Full-time
Band: Band G
Employment Type: Permanent

Your Role

To facilitate accurate financial reporting for management report, group reporting, and statutory financial statement.

Key Accountabilities

Review of general ledger accounts to ensure transactions are complete and captured in line with relevant financial reporting standards;
Support month and year end close process;
Adherence to monthly closing checklist and closing calendar;
Timely completion of monthly management reports;
Ensure accurate preparation and submission of VBN HFM Reports to Group;
Respond to financial reporting queries from the Group;
Assist in the provision of financial analysis suitable for decision making;
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and projections;
Prepare the Annual Financial Statements;
Assist in ensuring timely completions of External Audits. Respond to queries from auditors and ensure implementation of all recommendations raised during the audit;
Provide ad-hoc analysis requests from the Finance Director.

Communications and Work Relationships:

Internal: All Staff
External: External Auditors
Other Business Units: All Departments

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competency Requirements

Strong technical accounting skills including a deep understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its business application
Exceptional financial modelling skills
Exceptional analytical problem-solving skills
Good working experience with Microsoft office tools especially Microsoft excel and power point.
Experience in preparation of statutory financial statements
Strong presentation skills
Attention to details
Highly organized and efficient
Big 4 audit firm experience highly desired.
Ability to research and report on various technical accounting issues