Apply as Financial Controller at CFS Group Plc Full Time

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of periodic regulatory reporting and returns
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with all levels of government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Support investment strategies especially in the aspect of cash and liquidity risks
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
• Set up and oversee an effective finance structure and system for the smooth running of accounting and finance operations
• Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
• Contribute towards all due diligence and negotiation processes.
• Any other duties as directed by management as necessary from time to time.

Requirements:Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Operations, Research, Statistics, Math, Economics, or related analytical discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with experience in the financial services sector, and an investment banking experience will be a plus.
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Investment or a related field of study is an added advantage.
• Relevant finance-related certification(s) is/are an added advantage.
• A natural curiosity and a “big picture” mentality
• Excellent spoken and written communication and experience partnering with an executive team Highly motivated and target driven with a demonstrated experience in investment banking and projects finance including considerable experience meeting commercial milestones (i.e. achieving revenue or profit targets).
• Advanced Excel proficiency of practical experience of using Excel for building and maintaining financial models.
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills with the ability to work in a goal oriented environment where you will be evaluated on your KPIs.

Additional Requirement:

• A SEC sponsored individual is not compulsory, but will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the “Job title” as the subject of the email.