Head, Account and Finance

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. You will have full responsibility for the financial operations of the organization, overseeing accounting, budgeting, treasury management, and financial reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts with full responsibility for accuracy and timeliness
• Review and approve all reconciliations and schedules including bank statements, accrued charges, and prepayments
• Prepare monthly budgetary control reports and performance analyses
• Develop and prepare the overall annual budget including assumptions and financial ratios
• Perform financial control functions, treasury management, and monitoring activities
• Follow up on budget implementations and departmental limits; investigate variances between budget and actual performance
• Prepare budget and financial plans with forecasting
• Assist in preparing and reviewing monthly and quarterly reports for the Board, Shareholders, and Regulatory bodies
• Oversee staff payroll preparation, vetting, and implementation
• Develop and manage liquidity management tools
• Conduct periodic financial audits and recommend improvements
• Develop financial policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial statements for future reference
• Monitor and manage expenses within established budgets
• Implement a structured and robust Finance department
• Coordinate with External Auditors for regular account audits
• Perform other functions as assigned by the CFO, Head of Operations, and Group Managing Director

Minimum Educational and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related Social Sciences field
• MBA in Finance is preferred
• Professional Certification from ICAN
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant post-graduation experience
• Excellent team management skills
• Dynamic approach with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment