Stresert Services-Our client is a leader in the
pharmaceutical retail chain in West Africa.
Job Location:
Victoria Island, Lagos
Report To: the
Chief Financial Officer
Job Summary
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
Main duties 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 CFO 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
organization in consultation with the CFO
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 HR, 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 POS figures with
financials, advice management on optimum stock levels at branch and warehouse
Track and monitor daily revenue for accuracy, verifying it
against POS 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
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
Act as an ambassador for the organisation
Person Specification:
Experience
ACA/ACCA qualification
Experience in a fast growing company or in the retail
industry is an advantage
Minimum 3 years experience in a senior finance role
Thorough practical understanding of management accounting
principles and techniques
Skills
Firsthand experience of planning, budgeting and forecasting
Knowledge of a variety of accounts packages
Knowledge of the financial systems and procedures
Familiarity with all Microsoft packages with advance spreadsheet skills
The ability to motivate and manage a team
High degree of communication skills, particularly attuned to
working well with non-finance professionals
Core Competencies
Flexible and able to respond to change
Solutions focused with a can-do attitude
Good communicator
Effective team worker
Proficient in the use of modern business technologies
Proposed
Compensation
8,000,000 M – 9,000,000 M/ annum
Official car, Medical Insurance, Pension Contribution, Group
Life Insurance & Telephone allowance
How to apply
Qualified Financial Controllers with experience in a related
industry should send CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’ using
‘FC-PHARMA’ as subject of mail.
Application Deadline
21st December, 2016.
Note: Qualified
candidates will be invited for interviews.
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