Senior Officer, Finance & Accounting
Senior Officer, Finance & Accounting
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20-08-2025
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee daily accounting functions including payables receivables payroll and general ledger.
- Prepare accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
- Ensure timely compliance with statutory regulations tax requirements and corporate governance obligations in Nigeria and other African markets.
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Coordinate with external auditors tax advisors and regulatory authorities.
- Budgeting Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the preparation of the annual budget in collaboration with departmental heads.
- Develop rolling forecasts to support agile and forward-looking business planning.
- Track budget performance investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Build financial models and conduct scenario planning to inform strategic decision-making
- Financial Analysis & Business Insight
- Perform profitability and cost-benefit analyses across products and services in different African markets.
- Monitor financial trends KPIs and market conditions to highlight risks opportunities and improvement areas.
- Deliver data-driven insights that translate into actionable strategies for business growth.
- Assess the financial viability of new investments partnerships and expansion initiatives
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure financial practices align with IFRS and applicable accounting standards.
- Oversee tax compliance statutory filings and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Maintain up-to-date financial policies and procedures to strengthen governance.
- Controls Efficiency & Process Improvement
- Implement and enhance internal controls to protect resources and ensure financial discipline.
- Drive process optimization to improve accuracy efficiency and timeliness of finance operations.
- Support automation and digital transformation initiatives that enhance reporting compliance and overall performance across African regions.
- Collaboration Advisory & Capacity Building
- Partner with business units to provide financial input on pricing project feasibility and operational strategies.
- Equip cross-functional teams with financial insights that strengthen decision-making.
- Provide training and coaching to non-finance managers to improve budget ownership financial awareness and accountability.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Must be a Chartered Accountant with professional certification such as ACA ACCA or CPA.
- Minimum of 56 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting with exposure to multi-country operations preferably across different African regions.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS financial regulations and tax laws applicable to Nigeria and African markets.
- Proven expertise in financial planning analysis forecasting and insight generation.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management software (e.g. Sage QuickBooks or ERP systems).
- Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and adapt to changing business needs.
- High level of integrity discretion and professionalism.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
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