General Manager, Finance and Administration at Design Union Limited

Design Union is involved in various sectors including infrastructure, real estate, educational institutions, corporate buildings spaces, oil and gas as well as residential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Manager, Finance and Administration

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Reporting To: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Summary of Job

• Supporting Management in setting the Company’s strategic plan for growth and business objectives and preparation of the Company’s annual and long term financial strategies.
• Ensuring availability of funds required for the Company’s operations, managing relationships with Financial Institutions and sourcing of funds at optimum prices and lowest risk.
• Coordinate and ensure the accurate preparation of the Company’s Financial Statements, Budgets and Management Reports for Monthly, quarterly and annual review of performance.
• Maintaining adequate records of the Company’s financial transactions to show and explain the Company’s transactions and financial positions.
• Protecting the Company’s margins through control of operational costs, maximizing income, and assisting Management to achieve its Earnings objectives.
• Ensuring the adequacy of Information Technology and communication systems and effectiveness of internal control and Administrative systems to safeguard the company’s assets and achieve organizational efficiency.
• Provide oversight and Management for the Company’s Administrative and security services.

Requisite Qualifications / Experience

• B.Sc. (1st or 2nd Class Upper) plus M.Sc. in Social Sciences or Management
• Qualified Accountant – FCA
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Financial and General Management
• Proficiency in the use of Enterprise wide Accounting Application such as SAGE or SAP, Ms Office packages and Power Point Presentation

Required Skills / Attributes:

• Good team player
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, people management and negotiating skills
• High awareness of quality issues and attention to details
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment and tact
• High level of sincerity and honesty with pragmatic and proactive approach to business
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
18th January, 2021.