Finance Manager at Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners (HCP) is a professional services firm specializing in the provision of professional services covering the entire spectrum of the Human Resources function. HCP is the successor firm of the erstwhile Executive Selection and Training Services group of KPMG in Nigeria. The Groupexisted as the Executive Selection unit within Arthur Andersen Nigeria and in 2002, became KPMG Nigeria’s Executive Selection & Training Services Group. The practice was established as an independent entity in July 2011. Human Capital Partners is a member of the International People Services Network, a network of independent but collaborating ex-KPMG firms operating globally and is registered with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, The Nigerian Institute of Training and Development, and the Centre for Management Development (CMD) Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The role reports to the Chief Finance Officer and is responsible for providing relevant accounting, cost control, tax, and other financial management information and leadership to meet the needs of the firm.
• He/She will also ensure accurate and reliable financialreports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-termfinancialgoals of theorganization.

Responsibilties

• Drive the Strategic Planning and Budgetary Process including translating strategic objectives into Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) for all service lines
• Assist management in formulating business support policies that maximise the firm’s market value
• Oversee all financial and accounting functions/ services in support of the operations including but not limited to:
  • Preparing the monthly financial statements in line with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
  • Reviewing Trial Balance, Journals and Payment Vouchers
  • Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
  • Preparing and reviewing Stock/ Inventory reconciliations
  • Undertaking Tax Management and Planning
  • Checking and signing of advices and funds transfer documents
  • Preparation of budget and monthly budgetary controls reports
  • Preparing required returns for regulatory agencies such as FIRS, LIRS, and NSITF and other regulatory bodies
  • Relating with Account and Tax Auditors for annual audits
  • Manage payroll
• Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
• Manage vendor payments as well as approve operating expenses within authorized limit
• Manage the working capital of the firm with special reference to creditors, inventory and debtors
• Liaise with bankers, financiers and consultants as the need arises
• Undertake treasury management by the development of investment proposals and advise the management on the best ways of investing surplus funds to grow the business in addition to capital resource planning
• Ensure maximum efficiency and cost control in business administrative operations in order to minimize cost and maximize returns on investment
• Ensure effective financial planning, accounting and cost control for the firm
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the department and of team members

Requirements

• A First Degree in Accounting Engineering, Finance or numerate discipline
• A minimum of 8 (eight) years’ work experience
• Possession of relevant professional certification (ACA / ACCA / ACMA )

To help you succeed on the role, you will have:

• Working knowledge of the Balanced Scorecard as a Performance Management Tool
• Accounting, Audit and Business Analysis skills
• Financial Management Skills
• Advanced Computer Literacy skills
• Strong interpersonal Skills
• Solid Managerial and Leadership skills
• Building Relationship & Networks
• Ability to interpret and relay financial information in a practical manner that is easily understandable to non-finance persons.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Personal Efficiency & Effectiveness Possess the ability to convince external stakeholders

Deadline: 5th November, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hcp-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.