Financial Controller at Cardinal Stone
Cardinal Stone is a non-bank financial institution, providing services in Financial Advisory, Capital raising and Investment management to a diverse base of investors and business owners with strong interest in Nigeria and the broader West African economic region. We are registered by the Nigerian Securities & Exchange Commission to operate as an Issuing House, Fund Manager and Broker/Dealer
JOB TITLE: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER.
A growing mining company in South West Nigeria requires a suitably qualified and experienced financial controller toensure the smooth running of all financial aspects of the company and implement appropriate controls over incoming and outgoing transactions.
JOB PURPOSE: To provide seamless and effective management of the company’s financial resources, business forecasting and financial guidance that strengthens the company’s business operationsand fosters company’s growth.
The Accountabilities of the Role are:
- Shall be responsible for overall Finance and Accounting activities of the company.
- Actively supports the MD/CEO to ensure efficient operation and growth of the company.
- Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; and initiating corrective actions.
- Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
- Develop and implement modern cost- effective accounting systems that will meet the challenges and objectives of the company.
- Ensure operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Manage the bank and treasury processes of the company
v To ensure completeness, accuracy and correctness of all treasury records and reports; and
v Oversee the capital raising activities of the company
- Maintain financial staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
- Manage the commercial activities of the company.
- Develop key financial processes including budgeting, management & financial accounting/reporting
v Monthly management reporting packages and analysis
v Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and variation reporting to identify areas requiring attention and areas of possible improvement
- Maintain good relationships with all relevant statutory agencies and ensure compliances with regulations on the operations of the company
- Ensure prompt and timely rendition of returns to relevant statutory agencies
- Provide financial analysis and evaluation to support contracting processes of the company and negotiating with key third party suppliers
SELECTION CRITERIA
Experience:
The successful candidate, between the age of 28- 35 years, will have five years proven experience in the manufacturing or production industry and thrive on working to high standards by exceeding targets.
The position description skills highlighted in this role include the following:
ü Technical and practical skills in financial controlling.
ü Strong analytical and financial skills.
ü Good organizational skills with ability to prioritise.
ü Staff development and leadership skills.
ü Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills to effectively translate ideas, concepts and information.
ü Demonstrated ability to explore innovative solutions
ü Willingness to relocate
ü Strong Customer focus (internal and external).
ü Excellent knowledge of PC software (Excel modelling, Microsoft Office and Accounting Softwares).
ü Must be a team player
Educational Background: The position requires:
- A degree in accounting, economics or any other related field with a minimum of second class upper degree.
Professional Accounting qualification: ACCA, ICAN
Qualified and interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters to by Friday November 16, 2012 to:
The Human Resource Manager
5, Okotie Eboh Street
Southwest Ikoyi
Lagos
Or
Email address:
Subject: Financial Controller Position
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