Finance Manager At Redwire Marketing Group

Job Description

Redwire is a strategic marketing and brand design consultancy in Nigeria. We help clients learn more about their brands, customers, businesses and communications and then maximize these assets to improve performance and increase profits. We know the science of marketing, but we know the art of it too and are highly skilled at fusing the two for our client’s benefit. Please see www.redwire-group.com

JOB OVERVIEW
The Finance Manager is responsible for the financial health of the Company, business analysis, producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Also responsible for guiding management in financial decision making to ensure the business is financially successful in line with the organization goals, objectives, mission, vision, and values.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations within the company and directs corporate financial planning and structure;
• Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants;
• Work with the CEO and other Heads of Department to influence the creation and communication of the company financial strategy;
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement;
• Review financial reports, monitor accounts, and prepare activity reports and financial forecasts;
• Manage the production of monthly, quarterly and full-year consolidated financial results and reporting;
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding investment that will help in achieving the company’s financial goals;
• Manage entire budget process, planning and cash forecasting;
• Effectively manage payroll along with the HR department, control the accuracy of the financial data of the payroll;
• Develop a system for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies;
• Post data into financial systems, ensuring that financial information is processed accurately and generates timely and reliable reports; implement collective rules and communicate internally;
• Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinates activities with outside audit firms and review the firm’s performance;
• Prepare and ensure prompt remission of all statutory payments including VAT, PAYE tax, and pension contributions;
• Seek out methods for minimizing financial risk to the company;
• Advise management on cost reduction measures;
• Coordinates, analyzes and reports the financial performance of the firm to Management and Board of Directors;
• Embrace and drives a culture of continuous process improvement across the finance functions and the wider business;
• Assess the financial teams training needs and ensure prompt bridging of identified gaps by informing HR of relevant training programs;
• Ensure all financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and financial regulations.
• The primary driver of financial effectiveness and efficiency;
• Ensure adherence to defined Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures;
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for senior management as requested;
• Perform other duties as requested.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of a masters degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CPA

WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance Reporting, Budgeting, Investment Advisory, and Finance Regulatory

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient with MS Office suite especially Excel and other corporate software (QuickBooks, SunSystems, SAP, Sage, etc.)
• Advance knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Good understanding of local financial reporting and tax principles
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High attention to detail
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Presenting and communicating information
• Leading and supervising
• Relating and networking
• Working with people
• Planning and organizing
• Analyzing
• Applying expertise and technology
• Adhering to principles and values
• Learning and researching
• Persuading and influencing
• Adapting and responding to change
• Achieving work goals and objectives

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The ideal candidate should be:
• Sharp-witted
• Passionate, dynamic and proactive
• A strong communicator and creative thinker
• A Problem Solver
• A Strategic Thinker
• A Digital Native
• A Life-long learner & able to work with a diverse workforce
• Articulate, with an excellent working knowledge of spelling, punctuation, pronunciation and grammar rules
• Aware of the value of integrity and confidentiality
• Socially conscious and interested in contributing to the development of our country

If you think you are the one we are looking for and you are ready to work with a vibrant and youthful team, send your CV and cover letter to careers@redwire-group.com with the postion as the subject of the email.