Finance and Accounts Manager

Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency) - Our client in the food industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance and Accounts Manager

Location: Jakande Estate, Isolo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
‎Industry: Food and Beverage Company
‎Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8am to 5pm)

Overview

• ‎The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, financial controls, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and team leadership.
• This role requires a highly analytical finance professional who can strengthen internal controls, improve financial processes, protect company profitability, and provide accurate financial insights that support business growth and decision-making.
• Ultimately, you will ensure sound financial management by maintaining accurate financial records, enforcing financial discipline, and building a high-performing finance function that supports the organization's long-term objectives.‎

‎Key Responsibilities

• ‎Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ensure timely submission to management.
• ‎Develop, implement, and monitor budgets while tracking actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• ‎Monitor company costs, profitability, and gross margins, providing recommendations to improve financial performance.
• ‎Establish and strengthen internal financial controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• ‎Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, and bank reconciliations.
• ‎Ensure timely statutory remittances, tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audit readiness.
• ‎Lead and supervise the Finance & Accounts team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
• ‎Coordinate internal and external audits while implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• ‎Utilize ERP systems and financial reporting tools to improve financial visibility and operational efficiency.
• ‎Prepare financial forecasts, management reports, and business performance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• ‎Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve finance processes across the organization.‎

‎Requirements

• ‎Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• ‎Professional certification such as ICAN (ACA), ACCA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• ‎Minimum of 7–10 years' progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• ‎Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, taxation, and financial controls.
• ‎Experience using ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• ‎Excellent understanding of statutory compliance, audit processes, and financial governance.
• ‎Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnering skills.
• ‎Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing finance teams.
• ‎High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability.
• ‎Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

‎Salary
N520,000 net (based on experience).