Finance Manager at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a multinational energy and infrastructure company with operations in 38 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. For three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes on the worldwide corporate landscape. Women and men in our company are the most potent development levers.

Title: Finance Manager

Job Identification: 170

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Category: Sahara Group

Accountabilities

• Prepare monthly/quarterly financials and management reports.
• Manage the annual audit cycle to ensure timely delivery of annual financial statements (separate and consolidated).
• Develop, implement, and monitor appropriate financial systems, procedures, and internal controls to support the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Unit.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee monthly and annual tax returns and filing (VAT, WHT, CGT, CIT, and EDT).
• Periodically review the organization’s financial reports and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Report to management and stakeholders, providing advice on how the company and future business decisions might be impacted.
• Review, monitor, and manage budgets.
• Support project analysis, validation of plans, and ad-hoc requests.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a Social Science discipline.
• 6-8 years of relevant work experience within a similar role.
• Professional Accounting Certification (ACA/ACCA) is compulsory.
• Master’s degree/MBA will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards.

Skills & Competencies

• Up-to-date knowledge of key financial reporting standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of Nigerian Tax Laws.
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial planning, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Communication and interpersonal relations.
• Excellent managerial skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Ability to stick to time constraints.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with external parties.

Deadline: 1st October, 2023.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online