Finance and Accounts Manager Job at Adler Rose Consulting

Adler Rose Consulting is a consulting firm that specialises in Project-Programme Implementation, Capacity building & Leadership Development, Public Sector Consulting andStrategic Financial Management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance and Accounts Manager
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Pharmaceutical

Details


  • A known pharmaceutical company registered in Nigeria and operating in Abuja has an opening for a qualified Finance Manager to support its wholesale and retail products and services business.

Organisational Relationships:

  • Directly Reports to: Managing Director
  • Directly Supervises: Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Maintain proper books of account and financial records on income and expenditure, as well as assets and liabilities
  • Collect, analyse, summarise and interpret accounting information
  • Prepare statutory and periodic financial reports and information including financial statements, management account, annual accounts, cash flow, planning, budgets and forecasts
  • Manage company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems, and accounting operations based on accounting principles
  • Liaise with key stakeholders - clients (individuals or businesses), internal and external auditors (where applicable) in providing financial information and dealing with any financial issues and irregularities as they arise
  • Review the company’s financial management system, analyse associated risks and develop mechanisms that minimize financial risk including the detection and prevention of fraud
  • Document accounting control procedures
  • Conduct month-end and year-end close processes
  • Compute taxes/returns and advise management on tax planning (within current legislation to enable them to minimize their tax liability) and tax issues.
  • Administer payrolls and related tasks
  • Carry out banking operations and bank reconciliations
  • Advise management on corporate finance issues
  • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
  • Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the FIRS

Requirements

  • Highly organized, with keen attention to detail, must be able to deal with sensitive issues and work independently or with limited supervision
  • Ability to take initiative, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving and competing priorities
  • Demonstrate an analytical approach to work, strong technical skills and use of initiative
  • Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills as well as leadership, critical thinking and a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving.
  • Knowledge of accounting, tax laws and standards.
  • Strong business acumen and results-driven.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Business Admin., Accountancy, Economics, Finance etc.) - second class minimum
  • ACA or ACCA Certification is mandatory (Fellowship status is desirable)
  • 8+ years cognate experience including 5 years post-qualification preferably in a company accountant role
  • An MBA or MSc Qualification is considered an asset

Preferred:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office and proficiency in the use of ICT packages and accounting software
  • Willing to work flexible hours.

Compensation
Competitive.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume/CV and Cover Letter to: info@adlerroseconsulting.com using "Finance & Accounts Manager Application" in the Subject Line of your e-mail