Stephen Njoku

Key Result Areas (KRA) The key result areas of this role are: • Effectiveness of control measures • Control of operational losses and leakages • Enterprise wide cost control & consciousness • Efficiency in raw material utilization / wastage control • Efficiency in output/productivity monitoring • Efficiency in other inventory control and monitoring • Rate of compliance to controls / staff discipline Internal Controls: • Own the design, implementation, documentation, assessment and monitoring internal control framework, including the company’s policies and key risks in order to ensure that the company has adequate controls to prevent unintentional and intentional errors in financial reporting, processes and business operations. • Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency • Lead the process for internal controls reviews across the company Management and Supervisory: • Checks on team throughout the day to be sure that any issues relating to work performance and personnel are addressed promptly. • Coaches and develops staff, while fostering a team atmosphere. Provides pep talks as needed and coaching for any performance issues. • Assists employees with questions or problems they have regarding work assignments, priorities, safety, personnel issues, etc. • Counsels employees when necessary and recommends to HR such personnel actions as disciplinary action, transfer, promotion, termination of employment, etc. Documents any issues, counseling efforts, etc. • Analyze budgets and continuously control Internal Control cost and identify/ rectify waste measures. • Check Internal Control output according to specifications and submit report on performance and progress • Identify issues of inefficiency, suggest and take action on improvement

Role/Task Complexity: STRATEGIC BUSINESS OPERATIONS:  Manage financial and administration teams to achieve company financial goals.  Develop the overall corporate financial goals and objectives.  Oversee preparation of financial records related to general ledger, payroll, budget, expense, etc.  Assist in account receivable and payable activities.  Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.  Follow standard accounting process for financial analysis and reporting activities.  Evaluate existing accounting system and recommend improvements if required.  Assist in developing and managing budgeting system.  Perform account reconciliations and generate financial reports.  Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related problems.  Manage all client accounts for payment settlements.  Initiate orientation and training programs for employees.  Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial and administration tasks.  Monitor and manage expenses within allotted budgets.  Interview, hire and train new employees in financial and administration activities.  Assist in resource identification, work assignment, performance evaluation, and promotion decision activities.  Maximize Rents and revenue potentials of Group’s Properties, Management and Maintenance.  Legal Representations and Liaison - Liaising and communicating with legal solicitors on all legal issues as it relates to the operations of the organization.  Statutory obligations - Ensure that the organization complies with all statutory regulations by forwarding required information to federal, state and local authorities and handle tax audits.  Work with Heads of SBUs and other staff members in the unit to develop a greater understanding of the business and any issues that arise.

Reviewing Accounting and Internal Control System, compliance with statutory laws, external Regulations, special investigation, etc.

• Coordinate the development and monitoring of budgets. • Technical and commercial Tender preparation. • Management of all Tax and Pension matters • To provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly financial information for management decision. • Preparation of regular financial planning reports; monthly profit and loss forecast, cash flow and variance analysis. • Delivering management accounting reports (cost of goods sold, profitability, cost center etc.) • Provide input into the annual audit planning process • Execution of the annual audit plan as assigned by the Head, Internal Audit • Perform ad-hoc management requests / projects • Review of the appropriateness of IT controls on the Applications, Databases, Operating Systems and Network infrastructure. • Drafting of audit programs • Drafting, issuing and discussing management letters • Provide input to performance evaluations and staff development • Perform performance evaluations and take responsibility for the development/ coaching of staff reporting to him/her • Take responsibility for annual risk assessment planning for selected business processes for approval by the Head, Internal Audit • Assist with performing ‘on-the-job’ quality assurance Client relationship management • Rating of audit observations and obtaining management comments on audit observations • Prepare working papers for audits performed • Draft audit reports and clear review notes • Provide input into the departments periodic reporting requirements • Follow-up previous audit observations • Any other job assigned in pursuit of the achievement of the department’s objectives.

• Assist in the investigation and resolution of customer complaints in respect fraud incidents, thefts, conflicts of interests, unethical practices, allegations of frauds and breaches in conformance with documented policies and procedures • Customer services and stakeholders management • Risk Assets & Fixed Assets Review. • Develop periodic reports on investigations and outcomes as may be required by the Head of department • Ensure that all complaints in respect of fraudulent activities / allegations of corruption/breaches reported through all reporting channels to the department are fully documented and investigated where necessary • Plan, perform, analyze and report on outcomes of investigations • Assist in recommending system and process improvements based on the outcome of various investigations conducted • Provide constant feedback to internal stakeholders (stakeholders engagement) through the Head of Department on reported incidences which require investigation • Conduct industry research on current processes or procedures • Monitoring and review (financial, administrative, staffing, policies, processes and procedures) • Maintaining a database of concluded investigation reports whose recommendations have been implemented. • Participate in various enquiries as required. • Regular reviews of all operating procedures, controls and policies. • Risk Assets & Fixed Assets Review. • Monitor Financial Reporting compliance with relevant State and Federal laws • Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies • Customer services, liaisons with External auditors, NSE officials and other regulatory bodies • Conduct routine investigation when necessary. • Maintaining a database of concluded investigation reports whose recommendations have been implemented. • Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly activities reports for Management

Managing preparation and review of statutory financial statements. • Ensure complete and accurate accounting records for all project transactions are maintained, accounting software is updated and reviewed in a timely manner. • Supervise and ensure proper recording of project assets, including proper tagging of same • Maintain cost-share records with implementing partners • Assist with detailed financial reporting, accounting, and budgeting of program funds through the full accounting cycle across both project offices • Review payment terms for completeness and pay special attention in reviewing advance provisions. • Follow-up and take actions on outstanding reconciliation items and advances until cleared and/or liquidated. • Produce special project accounting reports to assist Project Team in monitoring budgetary needs of projects. • Support with the preparation of the office monthly, quarterly & annual budgets with the Finance & Administration Director, ensuring that daily variances are monitored and reported promptly. • Assist with year-end accounts preparation and any external audits • Assist with the monthly cash flow forecast for program activities. • Assist with banking operations, including setting up accounts, updating mandates/signatories, making payments, and reconciling accounts. • Maintain an efficient and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to Finance • Manage the account payable ledger, and ensure prompt and correct payments to third parties • Improves the processes related to the timeliness of the Company’s periodic and annual financial reports. • Liaises with statutory audits • Preparing internal management reports for senior management and assist with preparation of presentations. • Documenting and testing financial reporting controls • Coordinating periodic reviews of financial reporting activities • Assisting in coordinating with the chief financial officer and internal audit, the review of controls by all departments