Assistant Finance Manager at Speedaf Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• The Assistant Finance Manager will play a crucial role in financial planning, financial analysis processes, and overall financial management within the company.
• The individual will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating financial models, and providing insights that support strategic business decisions.
• This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial data and create detailed reports to track financial performance.
• Prepares monthly VAT Transactions and periodic Withholding Tax Report to the Management.
• Manage the preparation and implementation of the company’s budget.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately
• Analyze operational costs and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Implement the company's cost Management strategies across board to ensure budget implementation
• Review Trial balance and financial statements for monthly closing, including but not limited to accrued vouchers booking.
• Provide financial analysis and insights for strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Work closely with other business unit to analyze their business in terms of feasibility, profit and loss and provide monthly findings at the monthly performance review meetings
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary & accounting reporting
• Identify, mitigate financial risks and Monitor tax returns functions, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports.
• Perform business modelling and forecasting for the entire business outlook.
• Oversees the work ability of the accounting functions including credit control, payable, receivables and cash management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA, ACA, ACCA is required, MBA will be an advantage
• Minimum of 7 years proven work experience as Finance Manager or Finance Analysis Manager in a reputable organization and experience in the Logistic industry is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Financial modelling, data analysis and reporting tools (e.g Excel, SQL, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Accounting Software (SAP) and ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data
• Proven knowledge of International Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ability to work independently , work in a team and manage the team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems used in the logistics industry