Head of Finance at Strategic Workforce Solutions

Strategic Workforce Solutions – Our client based in Abuja is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

Continually reassess our policies and practices relating to the department and champion the articulation and implementation of the necessary changes in line with best practices
Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports and coordinate activities within the department to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory and statutory requirements
Coordinate budget preparation processes and conduct periodic budget reviews
Monitor/Control organisation-wide costs position
Champion the formulation of new finance policies and regulations for the organisation
Keep abreast of changes/amendments in relevant regulatory provisions and advise the EVC and Executive Management on major areas impacting our operations
Serve as technical resource for the organisation on issues relating to interpretation of accounting, tax and regulatory provisions
Oversee the preparation financial statements that comply with relevant financial standards and regulations
Ensure investigation into statutory regulations violation and take appropriate course of action to prevent recurrence
Report contravention of statutory regulations to the EVC and Executive Management
Review periodic statutory returns to relevant bodies/authorities to ensure completeness and accuracy
Review on sample basis accounting transactions and ensure adherence to professional standards and applicable regulations
Plan and coordinate activities of statutory examiners
Review and respond to Audit/Examination Reports
Develop and maintain relationship with relevant authorities in the interest of the company
Review and authorise transactions of the department in line with our policy
Monitor actual activity and performance levels against the agreed budget and take appropriate corrective action to ensure a cost-justified execution of departmental activities
Ensure that daily, weekly or monthly activity status and performance reports for the department are prepared for the attention of the EVC and other relevant parties
Other duties assigned.

Qualification and Requirements

B.Sc in Accounting or Finance
MBA / M.Sc Finance or Accounting.
ACCA or Professional certification
CPA is highly desirable
Key industry experience in retail and trading is mandatory
5 years minimum management and leadership experience
Fund raising experience is a plus
In depth understanding of management information and reports required by an organisation
Proven ability to provide quality financial advice to the organisation
Proven ability to adhere to statutory requirements and generate reports with minimal issues
Good understanding of the products, services, strategy, history, opportunities, technology and trends of the financial services industry
Highly experienced in data gathering and analysis
Ability to customise pool of information to meet targeted business information need
Ability to analyse industry trends and their impacts on core business and customers
Ability to apply knowledge of key financial indicators/measures to select optimal solutions
Skill in evaluating performance of selected financial strategies
Skill / experience in complex financial / accounting issues and transactions
Effective Presentation Skills
Possesses professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Excellent relationship management skills especially with third parties
Good leadership, supervisory and people management skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills.