Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant at Salpha Energy

Salpha Energy Limited is a social, for-profit business that designs, distributes, solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 200 million national consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Accounts / Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Level: Management level

Responsibilities
Strategy, Planning and Management:

• To act as Senior Accountantand strategic business partner to Executive Leadership Team.
• To assess and evaluate financial performance of organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan of organization.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Communicate, engage and interact with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Involve in process to recruit, interview and hire finance, accounting and payroll staff as required.
• Serve as a key member of executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Interact with and bring department into line with Board of Directors’ plans, initiatives and recommendations.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership team.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division/unit and weekly cash flow by division/unit.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Develop metrics for reviewing and interpreting financial performance such as financial ratios, KPI, KRI, KGI etc.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Manage financial planning and analysis department.
• Supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software.
• Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for the company’s board of directors.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Ensure compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Coordinate and strategize methods used to attain team goals with treasury manager, unit accountants, internal auditor, head of finance etc

Financial Management:

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Oversee cash, investments and asset management area.
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets.

Financial Relations and Policies:

• Engage with finance committee and/or board of directors to develop short term and long term plans, projections and budgets.
• Represent company in banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors and officials.
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations.

Finance and Accounting Team Management:

• Mentor and develop a team of senior managers, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic.
• Guide larger, cross-unit teams outside of direct span of control within the main Group.

Cash Management:

• Oversee weekly cash management, approve low/large payables.
• Oversee activities of treasury managers.
• Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

Job Requirements / Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant.
• MBA / MSc from top business school preferred.
• Strong background in Accounting.
• Possession of CFE, CISA, CFAN professional certifications as added advantage.
• 6 years minimum experience as a Head of Accountant/ Senior Accountant.
• 14+ years total accounting or finance post qualification experience.
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of IFRS, FIRS, compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade accounting system. Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
• “Hands On” – Sage Evolutionexperience preferred.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance-related issues.

Salary
N250,000 – N300,000 monthly.

Deadline: 14th November, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: salpha@salphaenergy.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.