Our client is the first and leading integrative healthcare support provider in Nigeria. As a recognised household name in Nigeria as well as West Africa, our client is committed to helping people achieve optimum health and vitality. Our client offers essential healthcare services in its communities and provides excellent counselling services to customers, among other innovative offerings.
We are currently looking to help our client fill the role of Financial Controller.
The Financial Controller will be responsible for all the accounting operations of the company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or International Financial Reporting Standards.
Job Title: Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Job Purpose
Working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and other supporting functions to ensure successful and accurate preparation and presentation of the organisation’s financial records to help management make well informed decisions.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Financial Controls
Take responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of the accounting and control information held in and reported from the organisation’s accounting system
Support the Chief Financial Officer in developing and delivering the organisation’s financial and business strategy
Continuously review of financial, control and management information systems and procedures, implementing improvements across the organisation in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer
Update, review and document the organisation’s financial policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Ensure accuracy of financial and related information held outside the finance systems, such as Human Resources, budgeting systems, etc.
Improve the systems surrounding all aspects of the organisation’s budgets, forecast and business planning
Produce the monthly management accounts and other reports as required for senior management and the board
Prepare and analyse cash flow statements, income and expenditure accounts and balance sheet accounts
Assist in the production of the draft year end accounts, supporting schedules and liaison with the auditors
Ensure all company assets are accurately accounted for and monitored
Plan projects exploring potential problems or opportunities, ensuring that resources and staff are available to execute the project. Carry out any necessary research, analyse it and conclude on that information
Support and advise staff on contractual and other ongoing arrangements with suppliers
Finance Administration
Ensure the monthly reconciliation of all ledgers and sub-ledgers
Ensure daily on-line reconciliation of bank accounts across the various Banks
Analyse weekly business performance/results on an outlet by outlet basis, providing feedback to Senior Management
Review branch stock position comparing Point Of Service figures with financials, advice management on optimum stock levels at branch and warehouse
Track and monitor daily revenue for accuracy, verifying it against Point Of Service reports and Bank takings
Suggest and where approved, implement cost management strategies
Ensure monthly accruals are adjusted to meet demands of the business
On a monthly basis, monitor and track debtors and creditors to ensure they are consistent with contract conditions
In conjunction with Directors, source and identify finance providers at competitive rates
In conjunction with IT Systems Administrator, coordinate and implement upgrades to finance systems, providing necessary information/training to direct reports
Management Responsibilities
Provide management direction and development support to the finance team Take responsibility for the performance management of the finance team
Provide advice, support and training on financial issues to the organisation’s staff
General Responsibilities
Work in harmony in accordance with the organisation’s vision, mission and values
Promote and ensure compliance with the organisation’s policies, including Health & Safety, Environment, Diversity Policies
Work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial manner to support and drive income generation
Attend and undertake training regular supervisions and annual performance appraisals
Manage and undertake training/professional development as necessary
Promote the use of technology
Work as part of team, supporting colleagues and communicating effectively with all
Encourage and support innovation throughout the organisation
Work in the most resource efficient and effective manner
How to Apply
All interested candidates should send in their CVs and application letter to recruitment@peoplesourceconsulting.com quoting the job title and reference above as subject.
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DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 21st DECEMBER, 2016
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