Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN) is a fast growing Software company with a vision to build an enduring organization with an ecosystem of value creators- while delivering high impact technology solutions for emerging markets through a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. At VGN we wage war against the average, go beyond the ordinary to explore limitless opportunities; breaking the norms and aggressively pursuing success through- Relentless Hard-work, Pursuit of excellence, calculated risk taking and a hunger for knowledge and we have a lot of fun at it!

As Financial Manager you will be responsible for the financial health of a portfolio of strategic business units producing financial reports, analyze everyday financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
 

Principal responsibilities and accountabilities 

• Work with the assigned business area to understand how the business works and support business to deliver agreed targets by providing insightful analysis and reports that provide guidance to the business on finance issues

Prepare monthly Financial reports for an assigned entity, including the posting of transactions, monthly closing of accounting books and production of monthly variance analysis against the budget with detailed commentaries

• Ensure all transactions have been processed fully and in the correct application of all relevant laws, IFRS standards and regulations (e.g. Capitalization Policy, Intellectual Property Recognition, Time-Sheet Management, Provisions, Cost Allocation and Apportionment, Taxes, Contractual Terms, etc.)
• Prepare monthly group reporting packs and monthly team reporting packs within deadlines.
• Prepare the periodic and ad-hoc operational reports (Payables, Receivables, Accruals, etc.).
• Update Standard Operating Procedure document for all major processes.
• Ensures that all processing and processes required for a successful monthly month-end closure are done correctly and in a timely manner.
• Treats the company’s financial data, information, analysis, and intelligence with the utmost care, caution, and confidentiality
• Stay abreast of all changes in financial regulations, legislation and trends in the markets and around the world that has any immediate or indirect impact on the organization and its operations.
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned by Line Manager.
• Oversee 3 business units and take responsibility for the development of direct report(s).
   

 Essential Competencies      

• An experienced accountant with a minimum of 5 years in Finance
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Good writing and presentation skill.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong ability to analyze financial data and uncover insights
• Experience managing a team
• A member of the following organizations will be an added advantage:

1.    Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA
2.    Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria ICAN
3.    Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA 

Added Advantage      

• Must have worked with an ERP System 
• Finance, Accounting, Financial planning
• IFRS 
• Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Chart of Accounts Redesign.
• GL Coding.
• Intercompany Reconciliation.
• GL Accounting, Financial analysis      

Skills & Abilities

• Get-it-done, Execution Focused! 
• Honest and dependable.
• Passionate, Strategic, breathes Ownership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relational skills.
• High bar for excellence with strong analytical skills.
• Interpersonal relational skills, highly diplomatic and yet results-focused.
• Has tolerance for ambiguity, and at the same time has the intellectual swiftness to map plans out 
   

Working conditions

• Flexibility is important. 

Equal opportunity

• The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Remuneration:

• Competitive based on experience