Jobs at Lington and Bernie Consulting Limited

Job Summary

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization.
• This executive role involves strategic financial planning, negotiating, budgeting, managing financial risks, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and guiding the organization’s financial policy and direction.
• The CFO plays an important role in developing and implementing strategies to achieve the organization’s financial goals and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with its overall business objectives
• Preparation and submission of financial report to Management for regular decision making
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts
• Review of account reconciliation, account receivable, and account payable
• Oversee the verification of all invoices, petty cash, and payment vouchers
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting control procedures
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures
• Maintain the cost accounting system of the company
• Preparation of weekly/monthly revenue and expenditures
• Monitor and review accounting-related system reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Liaise with accounts officers of respective Company’s bankers, tax authorities, and external auditors
• Oversee cheque lodgment, and monitor bank balance/statements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• A Master’s degree/MBA and/or professional certification (e.g., ACA or ACCA.) will be a definite advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ proven experience in similar role
• Extensive experience in finance leadership roles, with a strong background in strategic financial management
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance, financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance

Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proficiency in financial software (Sage 50 and other accounting packages), and Microsoft Office Suite.

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Job Summary

• The Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s internal controls, risk management processes, and governance practices.
• The role involves conducting audits, preparing reports, and providing recommendations to improve processes, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive audit plan based on a risk assessment of the organization
• Identify key areas of risk and determine audit priorities.
• Analyze financial statements and document insights/finding / recommendations
• Present findings/recommendations in an agreed format as determined by the Head of Audit
• Adhere to key accounting and audit standards & principles in performing Audit tasks
• Engage in field survey to get relevant information from units/departments to be audited
• Provide relevant support reviewing the capital and operational budget
• Report on financial fraud and/or irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action
• Conduct assessment on the operational procedures and processes of the organization
• Report on operational irregularities identified during audit and recommend remedial action

Academic qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ proven experience as an Internal Auditor or similar role
• Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with financial and operational audit processes

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify potential risks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office applications