Female Finance Manager

Develop, review and update financial and accounting policies, procedures and strategies in line with the Company's business objectives and applicable requirements.

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and budget review processes, including preparation of relevant financial assumptions, metrics and management information.

Analyse financial data and translate financial performance into actionable information for management decision making.

Maintain accurate and complete accounting records using the double entry system and ensure transactions are posted to the appropriate accounts in accordance with the approved chart of accounts.

Ensure timely capture and posting of financial transactions, with all transactions processed within 48 hours where applicable.

Conduct daily callovers of relevant financial records and supporting documents to verify completeness, accuracy, authorisation and proper recording of transactions.

Maintain a good understanding of inventory management, inventory accounting and record keeping, including reconciliation of inventory movements and financial records.

Work with relevant operational teams to identify stock, sales, purchasing and inventory record discrepancies and ensure timely financial resolution.

Perform and maintain costing analysis for products and relevant business activities, including cost of goods sold, gross margin and other applicable cost measures.

Retain custodial responsibility for petty cash while ensuring appropriate segregation of duties in execution and review.

Review petty cash requisitions, authorise disbursements within approved limits and review daily reconciliations and supporting documentation.

Prepare or review weekly petty cash budgets, monitor utilisation and query unsupported, unusual or unauthorised expenditure.

Prepare and review payroll calculations accurately and within the approved payroll timetable, including applicable PAYE and other statutory deductions.

Maintain working knowledge of applicable tax computations, including VAT, PAYE, Companies Income Tax (CIT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT), as relevant to the Company's transactions and obligations.

Coordinate timely statutory remittances and filings and maintain supporting evidence for PAYE, pension, NHF, taxes, insurance, HMO and other applicable statutory obligations.

Prepare financial reports, management accounts, cash flow reports and other financial information required by management.

Interpret financial reports and explain significant movements, variances, trends, risks and opportunities for management use.

Requirements

Minimum of a first degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

Full membership of ICAN or an internationally recognised equivalent (ACCA, CIMA, or comparable).

Three to five (3 to 5) years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrable exposure to financial reporting, statutory compliance, and payroll management.

Thorough working knowledge of the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, Pension Reform Act, NDPA 2023, and all applicable Nigerian financial regulations.

Proficiency in Sage accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Experience in a retail, consumer goods, or multi-branch business environment.

Familiarity with Sage, SAP, or comparable integrated business management platforms.

Exposure to Letters of Credit and import finance processes.

Experience supporting an internal or external audit process.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

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