Finance Manager

Job Description : FINANCE MANAGER NIGERIA Dairy Finance Manager Job Location: Ogere, Nigeria Education: CA / CMA / CPA Experience: 10 years Age: 30 to 45 years Job Responsibilities: Prepare the Annual Business Budget in collaboration with all business units and functions, and submit it to the Board of Directors for approval as per the schedule Prepare the Mid-Year Business Budget together with all business units and functions and submit it to the Board of Directors for approval as per the schedule. The mid-year budget should ensure alignment with the company's objective for revenue, sales volume, and profit growth Manage the monthly, half-yearly, and yearly consolidated profit and loss account of the company to achieve budget targets, along with the individual profit and loss accounts of different business units through GMs/BU Heads Develop high-quality SOPs with the team to improve and sustain efficiency in key finance operations Oversee the company's financial performance, including asset management, cash flow, banking relations, SAP management, risk management, audits and investments Ensure periodic stock audits and take necessary steps for improvement Conduct monthly, half-yearly, and yearly financial analysis for the business group Develop job descriptions for all positions in the finance department, through HR, and design an efficient KPI system for all roles, utilizing a Matrix Management approach Establish and enforce an Authorization Management System, empowering the team to make timely and effective financial decisions Analyze financial challenges and provide solutions to ensure smooth operations and growth within the Finance department Organize and lead financial management, including cost management, budget planning, accounting, audit supervision, and inventory control, to strengthen the company's financial standing and improve economic benefits Oversee the execution of internal audit activities to ensure financial accuracy and compliance Ensure the company's compliance with national financial laws, regulations, guidelines and policies, safeguarding shareholder's rights and interests Review and analyze major financial contracts and agreements and provide recommendations for strategic financial decisions Serve as the company's representative in the financial matters, maintaining strong relationship with external departments and institutions Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly financial statements Ensure tax compliance with accurate projections based on business volume and proper financial record-keeping Manage and oversee the organization's taxation affairs, liasing with external tax firms for specialized advice Ensure all external agencies are handled efficiently, preventing any legal or administrative issues that could damage the company's reputation or lead to financial burdens Manage relationship with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations Manage hedging and foreign currency transactions, if applicable Oversee the company's banking and borrowing arrangements Ensure funds are available for purchases (both international and local) to sustain business operations Ensure adequate funding is allocated for new projects, including order equipment and initiating project startups Manage fund transfers between different bank accounts and maintain strong relationship with banks to facilitate loans and financial transactions Ensure accurate accounting to prevent financial losses and verify the adequacy of all payments Assess financial risks and implement mitigation plans, including insurance coverage for warehouses and other company assets Implement risk management framework to ensure the business has a solid financial risk strategy in place Provide financial recommendations and best practices to optimize revenue generation and cost reduction Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Tally) and financial modelling tools (Excel, PowerBI) In-depth knowledge of FIRS, PAYEE, tax regulation and compliance standards Experience in risk management is a PLUS Contract Terms and Expat Benefits: Two years contract period, renewed on mutual consent Air Tickets, Work Permit, Visa provided by employer Quarterly Salary (Basic + KPI payout) + Annual Bonus at Diwali time Paid leave - Once in a year- economy class ticket to Mumbai / Delhi / Chennai / Kolkata or Bangalore) Medical cover , Personal accident cover in Nigeria. Bachelor status stay - free accommodation arranged by Company in a secure complex near the workplace. Individual comfortable air conditioned big room with ensuite bathroom. We don't give separate individual houses or flats in single status. Company organized Cooks given to make Indian food - shared kitchen with other Indian staff at location. Meal item costs are shared too with them. Shared House girl for cleaning room / washing clothes / ironing etc. Gym , entertainment parlor with Karaoke , DSTV available in the complex etc. Departmental vehicles available for official or personal usage (may have to be shared based on availability) Free internet , drinking water from company Laptop allowance for using personal laptop for company work. Reasonable number of Uniform shirts for office wear. Work - Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm . Saturday 9 am to 2 pm . Well established team under this role ( All local Nigerian Talent ) - this is not a new role

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