Finance Manager

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is a major player in the ICT space.

Job Description

  • Job Descriptions: ·
  • Formulate, update, and implement Finance strategies, policies, and processes ·
  • Provide strategic financial investment and leadership support, in line with the overall strategy
  • Develop and utilise financial models and activity-based financial analysis to provide a basis for investment decisions and business planning
  • Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor implementation
  • Support management in long term financial planning for the organisation
  • Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies / contacts e.g., regulatory organisations, external investors, solicitors, banks etc. to facilitate effective business finance operations
  • Advise management on financial benefits or demerits of proposed projects, changes in financial regulations and legislations as well as changes in competition and market trends
  • Raise funds and monitor all credit lines as approved by the Board, to finance the organisation’ activities
  • Develop and implement strategies for accessing and securing funds at cost effective rates
  • Manage key banking relationships to facilitate proper, timely and cost-effective funding of business operations
  • Liaise with relevant internal teams to ensure and advice as regards the adequacy of credit lines for procurement purposes
  • Ensure adequate controls are in place to facilitate seamless payment and efficient financial management
  • Drive a cost-saving culture across all areas of the business
  • Oversee the preparation of Financial models for new products or new business lines and alliances; pricing of new and existing products in order to remain competitive and advice Management accordingly
  • Monitor all third-party payments to ensure that such payments are accompanied by Work Completion Certificates completed and are in alignment with the approved budget.
  • Manage effective relationship with banks ensuring timely response to request/inquiries
  • Oversee all activities of the treasury function Any other jobs as assigned

Qualifications

  • A first degree in Finance is required
  • MBA or Masters- added advantage) (with a Finance or related focus) in related discipline
  • Relevant professional certifications such as; the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, 4 of which must have been in a Management position of this role and sector.

Additional Information

In-depth understanding of Finance, investment, Sourcing and Management