A co-educational full Boarding International School is looking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary

The Finance Manager will ensure effective utilization of the financial resources of the School, including achieving cost efficiently in line with defined goals and objectives.
He / she will provide Management and the Board with timely, complete and accurate financial information for business decision-making.
Articulate, develop and implement strategies to ensure that the School's funding requirements are proactively anticipated and met at reasonable cost
Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic:

Provide leadership and strategic decision in the execution of the department's work plans and programmes
Identify risks and long-term financial implications of intended projects / initiatives, and advise the Principal and Board accordingly
Develop and implement cost management strategies to monitor and control costs
Develop investment strategies that will ensure high returns on investment while assuring liquidity for the School's operations
Ensure on-going incorporation of leading practices in the operations and activities of the department
Operational:

Coordinate the development of the School's budget, and the allocation / distribution of financial resources in line with the School's short, medium and long-term strategic plans
Ensure implementation of an effective and adequate financial controls
Ensure availability of adequate funding as required for the School's operations, in line with the School's financial policies
Analyse and report on the School's investment portfolio, yields and investment instruments
Analyse and report on the School's loan and borrowing portfolio including analysis on existing loan facilities and interest rate exposures
Ensure the timely reconciliation of accounts and prepare periodic activity / management reports to the CFO, on the activities of the finance function
Coordinate timely preparation of financial statements and ensure that the statements reflect the School's financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
Manage the interface between the School and external auditors and regulators to ensure the School's financial interest is protected
Participate in management meetings and provide insight into the financial position of the School and opportunities that can be explored.
General:

Continuously review the department's policies, processes and activities, and make recommendations for improvement to the CFO
Manage the human and material resources of the department to optimize performance and enhance output
Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the department and provide overall leadership and guidance to subordinate.
Assign detailed responsibilities to subordinates and supervise them to ensure timely delivery of high quality results
Motivate, guide and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building of staff within the finance & accounts function
Review and authorize key expenditures/transactions of the department in line with approved departmental budget and manual of authority
Ensure periodic meetings to communicate School and departmental goals/targets and agree work plan
Conduct periodic performance appraisals for staff and manage the career and developmental needs of subordinates in line with defined HR policies and procedures.
Oversee the activities of the procurement function ensuring the School's interest is protected and that quality items are provided at reasonable prices
Ensure transparent and objective vendor selection and evaluation process, including maintenance of a comprehensive supplier / vendor database.
Monitor the activities of vendors to ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Perform any other duties as assigned by the CFO.
Qualification and Work Experience
The Finance Manger must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:

First degree in Accounting / Statistics or its equivalent.
Membership of a recognised professional body of Accountants e.g. ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA.
Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience in a reputable organization with at least four (4) years at management level
Experience in strategic financial planning and analysis
Skills and Competencies:

Advanced financial accounting knowledge, including in depth understanding of finance best practices, International and Nigerian accounting and financial reporting standard
Good understanding of financial controls
Good understanding of the School's operations, inter-relationships and dependencies
Strong leadership, supervisory, coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to think strategically and holistically
Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills
Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills
Strong business acumen, maturity and tact
High integrity and ethical standards
Good appreciation and working knowledge of office productivity tools
Good understanding and working knowledge of financial accounting systems.
Application Closing Date
30th October, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Application to: recruitment2nig@gmail.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Please do not apply to this position if you did not meet the requirements.