Finance Manager at Saro Agro-Allied Limited

Saro Agro-Allied Limited is a Consumer Driven Sustainable Agric. & Food Biz Company in Multi Seed Oil Crushing, Value Added Export, and marketing of Branded Food products in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

The position of the Finance Manager is a leadership and management position in the Company.
The Finance Manager is a strategic partner in running the business and play a crucial role in providing relevant financial direction to the Business he/she is charged with establishing and maintaining adequate and functional controls in the financial reporting systems of the business

Primary Responsibilities

Developing and implementing Business Planning and Financial Strategies that will support that overall Strategic focus of the business
Assessment of the Business Performance against targets at pre -defined periods in the short term as well as against a 5-year plan
Undertakes financial control and risk management activities that will reduce and eliminate incidence of wastages, budget overruns and cost to serve in an effective manner
Manage the Working Capital of the Business to ensure that the liquidity targets and a shorter cash conversion cycles are achieved
Ensure a seamless and real time running of the Financial Reporting processes to aid speed of delivery in providing real time and accurate financial information to Management and other users
Manage profitably the Company’s Insurance as well as its Tax Affairs with relevant 3rd parties and consultants
Oversee the activities of the Finance unit of the business as well as take an active role in building and leading a team of competent and high performing professionals in the Finance Unit
Train and mentor team
Maintain high level and professional relationship with collaborators that will aid in delivering planned strategy
Ensure that identified risks in the company operations are mitigated according to the plan.
Ensures that issues on statutory and financial, reputation risk are adequately planned for and mitigations put in place before they occur.
Provide the leadership that will ensure that subordinates provide solutions to Financial and non-financial problems responsibly and ensure adequate mitigation precautions by associates, contract worker and customer.
Will continuously ensure processes are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.

Qualifications/ Expereince

Minimum of a second Class upper in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university.
Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA)
An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
Should be Heading the Finance Function for a Reputable Global or Local Company
Minimum of 10 Years’ Experience in Finance Function and at least 5 Years in handling MIS, Month Close Processes & Book Closure
Age: 32 – 42

Special Skills & Key Behavioural Competences:

Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and dependable
Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems
Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Integrity: Being honest and ethical
Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time

Competencies Required:

At least 5 years in the Leadership Position handling Teams below
Adequate Knowledge on the Various Control Processes for Checks and Balances of Commodities
Meticulous approach and Good in adhering to Systems and Processes
Willingness to travel Up-Country in Nigeria to ensure System and Process Adherence at short notice
Ability to work in a Matrix Structure and with Multicultural Team
Should be aware of the Possible Risks associated with Commodities & Its Mitigation Tools
Work as a Biz Partner to Create value for various Biz
Should be Good in Training & Development
Good Logic and Analytical Skills
Ability to manage stakeholders like Banks, Insurance, External Auditors, Tax Department – FIRS & Govt. Officials