Finance controller

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Finance Controller
REPORTS TO: SFC / CFO
LOCATION: Any, Nigeria
JOB GRADE: TBD
1. Primary Purpose (in not more than 2-3 sentences):
a) To maintain the books of accounts of the company (record all transactions made by
the company, maintain bills & receipts, handle invoicing / billing / payroll, draw – up
trial balance, P & L account and Balance sheet).
b) Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.
2. Major Activities (Output/goal in boxes at end of each item):
a. Managing budgets & the ability to work to budgets.
b. Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost reductions opportunities.
c. Keeping abreast of changes in Financial regulations and legislations.
d. Follow up for implementation of Audit findings / recommendations.
e. Policy formulations / implementation skills with ultimate objective of instituting effective
Internal Control System.
f. Budget / Cash flow compilation with breakeven point analysis.
g. Monthly, quarterly and annual accounts finalization.
h. Audit co-ordination – Internal / Statutory.
i. Inter departmental co-ordination / Inter-company co-ordination.
j. MIS – with variance analysis.

3. Educational Qualifications and Other Skills Required:
 Graduate or Post Graduate degree in Accounting.
 Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
 Excellent communication skills.
 Excellent budgeting and finance skills.
 Good analytical and decision-making skills, strategic thinking.
 Highly organized.
4. Experience Required (Specify type & Number of years):
Must have a minimum of 12 to 15 years’ in a large organization, experience in Group Company
MIS / Accounting / Audit / Budget and Cash flow analysis.

Must be well versed with the accounting and tax – laws
Must have good working knowledge of MS Office and other accounting packages i.e. sound
practical operating knowledge of ERP (Navision preferred).
Experience in multi-product, multi-location, multi-currency, multi-cultural environments in an
International setting is preferable.
5. Language Requirements:
Must have command over written and spoken English.
6. Contacts:
a) Internal: Management members, General Managers, Branch Managers, Sales Team.
b) External: Vendors, External Auditors etc
7. Decision Making Authority:
 Authorized to sign payment voucher within the approved limits if any.
 Analysis and presentation on Budget / monthly MIS.
 Appointing of Accounts team member’s
8. Applicable guidelines (Policy, Procedures etc.):
 Company’s Account & Finance Manual / Guidelines.
 Accounting procedures.
Scope:
- Modify Accounting Procedures, to be in line with
a) Changes in Organizational structure and internal/external environment and
b) Annual Budget.
- Assist other Accounts Staff in completing the routine duties.
9. Reporting Relationships (Tentative Organization Chart may be attached):

SFC / CFO
|
FC
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Support Staff