Finance Manager

Human Capital Partners (HCP) - Our client, a Power and Energy Infrastructure company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager reports to the Plant Manager, with a functional reporting line to the Group Financial Controller, Nigeria or Group Controller.
• The role is responsible for managing the finance and accounting function at a leading power generation facility, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls, and financial governance.
• The Finance Manager will work closely with Plant Management, Group Finance, Procurement, Inventory, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cost management, and compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), company policies, delegated authority limits, and applicable Nigerian laws and regulations.
• The role will support informed business decisions, financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and effective financial management across the organization’s Nigerian operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end closing activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, financial reports, and statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, monitor financial performance against approved budgets, conduct variance analysis, and provide recommendations to support cost control and operational efficiency.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash flow management, banking activities, liquidity planning, petty cash, and bank reconciliations to ensure adequate funds are available to meet operational and business obligations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws, statutory filing requirements, financial regulations, and internal policies, coordinating tax computations, submissions, and related compliance activities.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable reconciliations, review supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate external audits, tax audits, and regulatory reviews, ensuring the timely preparation of supporting documentation, resolution of audit findings, and implementation of recommended corrective actions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, delegated authority limits, approval processes, and established financial governance standards.
• Partner with Procurement and Inventory teams to ensure compliance with procurement procedures, financial approval limits, inventory controls, and proper accounting for materials and stock movements.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations, participate in physical stock counts, investigate discrepancies, and support the implementation of effective inventory management and financial control procedures.
• Provide Plant Management and Group Finance with timely financial information, performance reports, and financial analysis to support operational planning, decision-making, and business performance improvement.
• Maintain the integrity and effectiveness of ERP financial modules, Maximo, and other financial reporting systems, supporting accurate transaction processing, data integrity, and efficient financial reporting.
• Supervise, develop, and provide direction to the Plant Accounts Coordinator, promoting accountability, collaboration, professional development, and adherence to established finance procedures.
• Support financial reporting, accounting, taxation, treasury, and compliance activities across the organisation's Nigerian operations, while undertaking special projects and other finance-related assignments as required by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or another recognized professional accounting body.
• A postgraduate qualification in Finance or Accounting is an added advantage.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in project accounting, management accounting, financial reporting, or related finance functions. Experience in power generation or a large industrial plant environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian accounting and tax requirements, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, internal controls, and financial governance.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, cash flow management, account reconciliations, audit coordination, statutory compliance, and cost control.
• Experience with accounting software, ERP financial modules, and corporate financial reporting systems. Familiarity with Maximo is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with management and cross-functional teams.
• High levels of integrity, attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while managing financial information.