A company located in Lagos requires the services of a Finance manager. Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.

SUMMARY OF THE OVERALL JOB ASSIGNMENT
Reporting to the Head, Finance, the role will support business planning, financial operations, financial reporting, accounting, accounts payables, expense management and cash control processes.
The candidate must have and be able to demonstrate very strong analytical skills combined with advanced knowledge of financial analysis and management tools and best practices.
The candidate will be technically very proficient and will be expected to support core business functions and processes across the organization.
The position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and develop technically and professionally under the mentorship of a team of highly accomplished corporate and structure finance specialists. The candidate will be actively encouraged and supported with respect to professional development goals and objectives.

MAIN ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
 Take ownership of financial models used to evaluate investment opportunities, manage corporate and structured financing strategies, track and forecast revenues, expenses and headcount.
 Assist with the preparation, analysis and consolidation of periodic financial statements across the group.
 Support all statutory, financial, legal and official compliance activities.
Demonstrate understanding of key business drivers and performance metrics. Investigate and research trends and anomalies early and communicate to executive management.
 Prepare materials for periodic business reviews with executive management.
 Monitor and interpret cash flows and predict future trends
 Formulate strategic and long-term business plans
 Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.
 Manage the stations’ financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
 Develop and implement financial process improvement and optimization initiatives in support of effectiveness and efficiency improvement objectives.
 Take a lead role in an ongoing implementation of an enterprise, financial and business management and reporting application.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:
 Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
 ICAN, ACCA, CIMA (or similar) Membership, MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE:
 At least five years’ hands-on all round experience working in a Finance/Accounts department
 Experience working in the Media & Entertainment Industry (added advantage)
 Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
 Experience in interacting at very senior levels of management

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
 Detail oriented
 Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to participate in and contribute during group meetings.
 Ability to multitask efficiently.
 Must be able to work effectively across departments and business unit lines

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
 Exposure to one or more financial management and accounting packages
 Some knowledge of statutory reporting requirements will be a bonus
 Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
 Ability to interprete financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
 Demonstrated ability to manage time around a fast paced and dynamic reporting cycle.
 Must be able to identify trends and draw conclusions from large data sets.
 Ability to condense complicated issues to concise explanations.
 Ability to build and manage robust financial models using Microsoft Excel.
 Proficient with –ERP-package (Oracle, SAP, Sage, MS Dynamics)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Effective team member
 Result-oriented
 Strong attention to detail
 Good analytical skills
 Deadline driven
 Good presentation skills
 Professional demeanor
 Confidentiality
 Poised and articulate
 Highly organized and systematic

Qualified candidates should send their CVs to the email address below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Email: tope.olaleye@veglobal.org
Closing date:14th August 2009