Assistant Financial Controller

eRecruiter Nigeria - Our client, is a luxury 5-star hotel located in Kano, with over 18 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in Nigeria. They currently have an opening for suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Assistant Financial Controller
Job Location: Kano
Job Summary

• The Assistant Financial Controller would oversee all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures, ensuring that everything adheres to company policies and that all reports are completed on time utilizing the correct standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process

Basic  Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Control or senior level Accounting.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of business and office matters
• Must be compatible with Sage 300 knowledge
• A second degree/ MBA is an added advantage
• Professional accreditation (ACA, ACCA)
• SAP ERP Savvy an added advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting standards
• Experience in developing accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures are essential

Required Competencies:

• Accounting
• Project funds sourcing
• Budgeting, planning, monitoring and management.
• Funds Management
• Career Management
• MS office proficiency; MS Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel
• Excellent verbal & Written Communication
• Assets and Liabilities Management
• Taxation
• Creativity & Innovation, Team management.
• Relationship Management
• Integrity
• Strong analytical, organizational and negotiation skills.