General Manager, Finance and Administration at Design Union

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reporting To: Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Summary of Job

• Supporting Management in setting the Company's strategic plan for growth and business objectives and preparation of the Company's annual and long term financial strategies.
• Ensuring availability of funds required for the Company's operations, managing relationships with Financial Institutions and sourcing of funds at optimum prices and lowest risk.
• Coordinate and ensure the accurate preparation of the Company's Financial Statements, Budgets and Management Reports for Monthly, quarterly and annual review of performance.
• Maintaining adequate records of the Company's financial transactions to show and explain the Company's transactions and financial positions.
• Protecting the Company's margins through control of operational costs, maximizing income, and assisting Management to achieve its Earnings objectives.
• Ensuring the adequacy of Information Technology and communication systems and effectiveness of internal control and Administrative systems to safeguard the company's assets and achieve organizational efficiency.
• Provide oversight and Management for the Company’s Administrative and security services.

Requisite Qualifications / Experience

• B.Sc. (1st or 2nd Class Upper) plus M.Sc. in Social Sciences or Management
• Qualified Accountant - FCA
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Financial and General Management
• Proficiency in the use of Enterprise wide Accounting Application such as SAGE or SAP, Ms Office packages and Power Point Presentation

Required Skills / Attributes:

• Good team player
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, people management and negotiating skills
• High awareness of quality issues and attention to details
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment and tact
• High level of sincerity and honesty with pragmatic and proactive approach to business
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.