Finance Manager (FMCG) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager (FMCG)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will perform a wide range of responsibilities. These may include, but are not limited to:

Ensure the effective running of day-to-day activities of the Accounts department
Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systems (SAP ERP system).
Managing the financial reporting for the organization. This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5-year financial plans and all statutory financial reporting
Providing sound financial support and insights to enable the organization to make critical business decisions
Presentation of financial results and insights to the CEO / CFO
Play a key role in the formulation of the business’s strategy
Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice
Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls including foreign currency transactions
Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organization is compliant with accounting standards
Managing and overseeing the company’s banking and borrowing arrangements
Presenting results to non-finance people to understand
Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
Risk Management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in place
Overseeing commercial decision making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etc.
Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
Advising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the organization
Managing and tracking budget and accounting information including billing, collections, and tax information
Reviewing all formal finance policies and procedures

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, etc.
5+ years’ experience in a senior financial managerial position in a manufacturing firm, with a proven record of success
Sound decision-making skills based on accurate and timely analyses
Results-oriented and metrics-driven
Exceptional time management and able to solve problems
Ability to collaborate with upper management to organize, plan and achieve company financial goals
Advanced computer software skills, including Excel and financial reporting software.
Understanding of Accounts/Finance processes and controls be able to drive them across board
Excellent working knowledge of SAP ERP System.
Should have good Leadership skills and be able to manage a team of accountants.