Finance Manager

We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill this position. - Ensure the effective running of day-to-day activities of the Accounts/finance department - Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systems  - Managing the financial reporting for the organization. This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and all statutory financial reporting - Ensure that financial reports comply with the International Financial reporting standard (IFRS)  - Providing sound financial support and insights to enable the organization to make critical business decisions - Review and monitoring of operation expenses. - Presentation of financial results and insights  - Handling tax matters, tax planning and other regulatory compliance  - Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organization is compliant with accounting standards - Managing and overseeing the company’s banking and borrowing arrangements - Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions. - Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs - Managing and tracking budget and performance review - Reviewing all formal finance policies and procedures - Manage relationships with regulatory and statutory bodies, i.e. LIRS, FIRS, etc. - Keeping abreast of new development in reporting, tax and other regulatory requirement to ensure compliance Required Qualifications: - BSC/HND in Accounting or business-related field - Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) - Minimum of 10 years post qualification experience Skills: and Attribute - Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office (word, excel, PowerPoint) and accounting software such as QuickBooks etc. - Experience in power/energy/oil and gas industry is essential - Good knowledge of treasury functions, forex management, letter of credit is required - Must be conversant with domestic and international accounting reporting requirement - Must be conversant with relevant tax law and principles - Ability to work independently without supervision - Passionate about work and willing to learn - Applicant MUST not be above 50 years old.