FINANCE & ACCOUNT MANAGER
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Job Summary
Client Summary
Abia Industrial Innovation Park (AIIP) is a strategically positioned multi-sector industrial and innovation hub in Owaza Abia State driving sustainable economic transformation through world-class infrastructure cross-sector collaboration and a strong commitment to Nigerias green energy transition.
Job Summary
The Finance & Accounts Manager is responsible for financial stewardship governance and commercial support of the Innovation Park. The role ensures sound financial management transparency sustainability and strategic decision support across operations programs infrastructure and partnerships.
The position plays a critical role in translating the Parks innovation and growth strategy into robust financial planning controls and performance insights.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Planning & Strategy
- Lead annual budgeting medium-term financial planning and rolling forecasts aligned with the Innovation Parks strategic objectives.
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support infrastructure expansion new programs partnerships and investments.
- Advise management on cost optimization revenue diversification and financial sustainability strategies.
2. Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger accounts payable/receivable payroll and fixed assets.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for management the board and key stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards financial regulations and reporting requirements.
3. Revenue Grants & Commercial Oversight
- Manage revenue streams including leases service charges program fees sponsorships grants and partnerships.
- Track grant funding donor reporting and compliance with funding agreements.
- Support commercial negotiations by providing financial insights and deal analysis.
4. Internal Controls Risk & Compliance
- Design and maintain strong internal controls financial policies and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure accountability.
- Coordinate audits (internal and external) and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
- Manage tax compliance statutory filings and regulatory obligations.
5. Procurement & Cost Management
- Oversee financial aspects of procurement vendor management and contract payments.
- Monitor operational expenditures capex projects and infrastructure-related costs to ensure value for money.
- Implement cost-control measures without compromising service quality or innovation outcomes.
6. Stakeholder & Management Support
- Partner with the COO and program leads to provide financial insights for operational and program decisions.
- Support board committees and management with financial dashboards and KPIs.
- Engage with banks auditors regulators donors and development partners as required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics or related discipline.
- A professional qualification (ACA ACCA CIMA CPA) is mandatory.
- Minimum 812 years of relevant experience with at least 35 years in a managerial finance role.
- Experience in innovation hubs infrastructure projects publicprivate partnerships or donor-funded environments is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting tax audit and regulatory frameworks.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Budget accuracy and cost efficiency
- Timeliness and quality of financial reporting
- Revenue growth and diversification
- Compliance and audit outcomes
- Cash flow stability and working capital management
- Effectiveness of financial controls
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Dealership Experience
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
