Financial Controller

Job Description : FC NIGERIA 8 - 10 years of working experience in a Manufacturing environment, should have handled the similar role, Nigeria experience preferred Principal Accountabilities Accountability ( What to be done ) Supporting Action (How it is done ) Budgets & Costing Develop budgets and financial plans for the company based on research and data reports Review all financial plans and budgets regularly to look for cost reduction opportunities Examine all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies Create systems to prevent errors in data collection and calculations Ensure that overall revenue, expense & profits are in line with agreed budget. Lead, plan, process, and manage short/long term forecasts and annual budget. Costing file are prepared in line with company policies and are duly adhered to. Developing financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting Cash flow management Accounting & Auditing Ensuring proper accounting records are maintained aligned with Organizational Goals Maintains professional development, remains abreast of relevant accounting issues and financial policy and standards. Establishing a mechanism/checklist to ensure operations are under control and give requisite support to business heads. Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition Debt management and collection Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported Coordinating audit processes. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting Reports & Reconcialiation Liaison with IT team for developing meaningful reports and automate the manual processes. Timely and accurate reporting of Monthly management accounts according to group policies. Reviewing the existing standard operating procedures and implementing new SOP’s to strengthen internal controls. Completeness and accuracy of bank/cash reconciliations & ensuring no open items beyond 30 days. High-level financial reporting and analysis Report to the CFO with timely and accurate financial information Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members. Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation Managing financial transactions. Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts Statutory Compliance & Tax Tax planning and ensuring statutory tax compliances Interface with the auditors, tax authorities, banks and regulatory agencies Preparing company tax and BAS statements Ensuring compliance with statutory law and financial regulations Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings Cost Control, Cash Flow Management & Administration Supply chain management with a view to optimize working capital Imports and logistics supervision Receivables, Payables and Stocks control Plan, implement and manage CAPEX with payback analysis, OPEX budget and Cash flow forecast Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business Monitor and facilitate administration activities for the assigned company / division Ensure assessment and proper control on the Admin expenditure for the assigned company / division People Development & Team Management Creating a productive, happy team Developing skill sets of team members and initiating external intervention if required Assume strategic leadership of entire finance function of the Company / Division

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