Finance Manager

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and professionally qualified Finance Manager to oversee the organization’s financial management, accounting operations, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls. The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant (ACA/ICAN) with 5–10 years of relevant experience, including proven experience working within a manufa

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting operations of the organization.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of management accounts.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to management.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, receivables, and payables.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, production costs, inventory valuation, and cost controls.
• Ensure proper financial controls and accounting procedures are maintained.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate external and internal audits.
• Monitor financial risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Review financial transactions and ensure proper documentation and authorization.
• Provide financial analysis to support business and investment decisions.
• Work closely with operations, procurement, production, and other departments to improve cost efficiency.

Requirements:

• BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ACA/ICAN qualification is mandatory.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing industry is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Good understanding of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software.