Job Summary
The Finance and Assets Manager will be responsible for the financial health of Paradigm Initiative.
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Management level
Experience Length:
7 years
Job Description
Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountants
Prepare monthly and annual Management Reports
Manage the liquidity of the Organization
Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
Track the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
Research and analyse financial reports and market trends
Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
Prepare and present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings
Stay up-to-date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation
Prepare financial reports and reconciliations to general ledger data
Make timely recommendations for mitigating strategies and risk rating changes
Prepare and review timely assets management reports
Prepare regular investment reports and risk assessment of investments
Manage and maintain all properties and acquisitions
Strategize on the best model for managing the organization’s assets and resources
Conduct periodic review of all assets and acquisitions
Evaluate the value of all properties and suggesting ways for generating revenue
Objectively review Paradigm Initiative’s business processes
Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place
Protect against fraud and theft of Paradigm Initiative’s assets
Required Skills and competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent organizational skills, follow-through attitude and attention to details;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Good supervisory and leadership skills;
Research skills;
Critical thinking skills;
Innovative and creative abilities;
Integrity;
Multi-tasking abilities;
Honesty;
Thorough knowledge of relevant laws on Accounting and Taxation;
Knowledge of and experience with various Accounting software such as Quickbooks.
Education and Experience
A First Degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance;
Must be a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria;
Possession of a second degree will be an added advantage;
Must have at least 7 years’ hands-on experience in a Senior Finance role;
Hands-on knowledge of relevant accounting and taxation laws.
A background in audit would be an added advantage.
Key Performance Indicators
Monitoring the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions;
Developing, implementing and monitoring Financial strategies and initiatives
Regular development of overall Financial strategies, systems, tactics and procedures aligned with Paradigm Initiative’s Best Place To Work initiative and Strategic Management Plan;
Minimizing costs and maximizing profits to promote organizational growth;
Performing internal and external auditing functions when required;
Procurement of quality assets and items for the organisation at best price;
Tagging of assets at a maximum of 2 days after purchase;
Quarterly update of inventory of assets in all PIN’s offices;
Annual error-free auditing of the Organization’s finances;
Monthly error-free drafting of financial reports;
Monthly statutory payments;
Maximum of 3 days downtime for any asset.
For the purpose of gender balance, a female candidate will be preferred.
