Finance Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site)
Job type: Full-time
Level: Mid-Senior level

About the Job
What you’ll do:

Prepare Monthly / Quarterly Financials and Management Reports
Manage the Annual Audit Cycle to ensure timely delivery of annual financial statements (separate and consolidated)
Develop, Implement and Monitor Appropriate Financial Systems, procedures and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Unit
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
Oversee Monthly and Annual Tax Returns and Filing (VAT, WHT, CGT, CIT and EDT)
Periodically review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
Reporting to management and stakeholders, and providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
Lead financial meetings
Complete financial accounting and forecasting
Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance / Accounting / Economics or Social Science discipline
Must have 6-8 years relevant work experience within a similar role
Master’s degree/MBA will be an added advantage
Professional Accounting Certification (ACA/ ACCA) is compulsory
Good understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards
Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Detail-oriented and analytical

Your Personal Attributes:

Intrinsically motivated;
Results – oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills;
Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills;
Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision;
Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills
Conscientious in approach to work
Excellent Managerial Skills
Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with external parties
Up to date knowledge of Key financial reporting standards
Comprehensive Knowledge and Application of Nigerian Tax Laws
Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills.