Finance Manager

Human Capital Partners is a professional services firm that specializes in the provision of management consulting services covering the entire human resource management value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of approved financial strategies, policies and controls.
• Oversee financial transaction processing and ensure accurate and timely journal entries.
• Analyse financial data, trends, projections and key performance indicators.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements and financial analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and budgetary control activities.
• Monitor budget performance and report significant variances.
• Support treasury and investment management activities while ensuring compliance with approved guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations, including timely tax remittances and filings.
• Coordinate audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare finance-related reports for Management and Board committees.
• Maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• A postgraduate or master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CPA or another relevant certification is required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in an accounting or finance-related function within a financial institution.
• Proven experience in team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulations, including GAAP/IFRS.
• Good understanding of financial controls, risk management, financial analysis and modelling.
• Knowledge of budgeting, performance reporting, tax management and regulatory reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.