Finance Manager

Cleanserve Integrated Energy Solutions Limited (CIES) is a major player in the downstream oil and gas marketing sector, incorporated in Nigeria in 2010 with its head office located in Lagos, Nigeria. CIES specializes in all aspects of aviation fuel marketing and provision of consulting services to customers nationwide.

We are constantly searching for top talent who have the passion, grit, integrity and competence to distinguish themselves as top talent in their respective fields.

At the moment, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Manager
Job Location: Lagos
Job Summary

• This position is responsible for providing and interpreting financial information, monitoring and interpreting cash flows as well as the day-to-day financial operations within the company.
• S/He is also responsible for investigating ways to improve profitability and analyze markets for business opportunities.

Job Description

• Liaise with auditors to ensure periodic/annual statutory audits is carried out;
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. Auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the inland revenue;
• Supervise all staff in the finance department
• Budget formulation and management
• Ensure timely remittance of all taxes and other statutory deductions
• Revenue and cost control and management
• Perform other duties assigned
• Prepare financial information in line with IFRS reporting requirements
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure efficient cash flow management
• Manage financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
• Provide good Industry knowledge support to enhance good decision making.
• Prepare activity reports and financial forecasts.
• Working capital management
• Develop policies and procedures for the finance department
• Provide online real time financial information
• Formulate and implement strategic and long-term business plans;
• Analyse competitors and market trends;
• Develop financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk;
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
• Investigate avenues for improved profitability
• Analyse markets for business opportunities, such as expansion, mergers or acquisitions.
• Provide management information that will guide in the realisation and assessment of short, medium and long term goals and strategy of the organisation

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Accounting
• Good understanding of and working experience in the oil & gas sector is an added advantage
• Demonstrated understanding of business strategy, process management, revenue and cost management
• ACA or ACCA certification is compulsory.
• Above average proficiency in the use of MS Office package
• Familiarity with IFRS and its implementation
• 5 -7 years of relevant work experience in Finance and Accounts with minimum of 3 years in Managerial role.
• Familiarity with the audit & statutory requirements
• Ability to prepare/review complex financial models

Application Closes on  26th February, 2018.