Manager in charge of Finance & Administration

Reports to: The Chief Executive Officer
The purpose of this position
Provide sound financial advice to CEO, executive management and other senior management.
Provide an effective financial and Administrative management service to the company.
Act as the leading interface between management and board on financial matters.
Contribute to the achievement of the company’s objectives by providing advice and guidance on financial strategy.
Oversees all internal control procedures, accounting procedures and systems used by the Company.
Meet with the Board of Directors regularly to keep them informed and to offer direction on financial issues
Review reports and analyze projections of revenues and expenses against actual figures and suggests methods of improving the planning process.
In conjunction with the Board, assess the long term financial trends and review prospects for future growth of revenues and new product areas of operations.
To ensure the Company meets its financial and legal responsibilities as and when required
Specific duties and responsibilities
Work in close cooperation with the CEO to ensure that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place to guide that company's financial decision making.
Ensure the appropriateness of the key assumptions included in the budget. Provide advice to senior management colleagues and board on the company's medium- to long-term financial plans and annual budget proposals
Contribute to the preparation of the company's strategic plan. Prepare the annual budget and forecasts.
Advise finance committee on the financial implications of any major decisions.
Attend meetings of the board Finance and Audit committee.
Maintain regular liaison with the finance committee.
Work closely with the CEO and the finance committee of the board as part of a mutually supportive senior management team. Advise the two on the likely financial consequences of all proposed courses of action.
Maintain records to meet legal and tax requirement and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of the company's operations. Provide Management Accounting services for use by managers in planning and controlling the activities of the company, this includes financial accounting, management accounting, forecasting, budgeting and instituting sound financial and other internal control systems.
Plan and manage the company's tax issues and relationship with Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) under existing and proposed legislation.
Prepare the statutory annual financial statements in compliance with FIRS and the requirements of Companies Act.
Plan and manage cash flow and investment activity - the latter in consultation with the finance committee and other relevant board committees.
Maintain contact with bankers, investment managers, pension advisers and internal and external auditors.
In close consultation with the CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee, establish a relationship with each member of the board so that each individual has an opportunity to understand fully financial implications of major issues confronting the company.
Keep abreast of financial developments relevant to manufacturing sector by liaising with senior finance staff in the sector (both public and private) and in and outside the country.
Skills / Attributes Required
Qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA , ACCA, CIMA, CPA).
Experience in the use of a Financial Accounting Package.
The following will be will be considered as added advantage:
(i) Significant managerial experience, ideally in medium-sized manufacturing and sales business; and
(ii) Experience in a public audit/accounting environment