Finance Officer

Job Title:              Finance Officer

Type:                     Full Time.

Division:              Finance.

Location:             Jos.

The company is looking for a Finance Officer who will play a critical role in supporting financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization. The position requires a meticulous individual with a strong background in financial management, accounting principles, and an understanding of the unique challenges within the dairy sector.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting:

○ Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements,

balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

○ Analyse financial data to provide insights into the company’s financial performance.

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

○ Collaborate with relevant departments to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.

○ Monitor budgetary performance and provide variance analysis reports.

• Accounts Payable and Receivable:

○ Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.

○ Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and prompt collections from customers.

• Cost Control:

○ Monitor and control costs within the finance domain.

○ Implement cost-saving measures and efficiency improvements.

• Tax Compliance:

○ Ensure compliance with local and national tax regulations.

○ Prepare and submit accurate tax returns within specified deadlines.

• Financial Audits:

○ Coordinate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.

○ Implement audit recommendations and maintain audit trails.

• Financial Systems Management:

○ Utilize financial software and tools for accurate record-keeping and reporting.

○ Recommend and implement improvements to these financial systems.

• Cash Management:

○ Manage cash flow and liquidity to meet operational needs.

○ Optimize investment opportunities to maximize returns.

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

○ Assist in financial planning and analysis activities.

○ Provide support in strategic financial decision-making.

• Compliance and Risk Management:

○ Stay abreast of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

○ Implement risk management strategies to safeguard financial assets.

Academic Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. Professional

certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA) is a plus.

• Proven experience in finance roles, preferably in the dairy or food industry.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax laws.
• Proficient in financial software and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently or in a team.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Remuneration: Between N120K and N150K net per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Interested and Qualified candidates should kindly send their applications with CV to **@de***************.com, using the job title as the subject of the mail not later than February 29 2024

Note: Only Qualified candidates will be contacted.