Head of Accounts at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client, is a subsidiary of an African organisation involved in manufacturing and providing a wide variety of products in the agriculture and homecare industry. Our client’s major focus is the production of personal care, homecare, hygiene, and health care products.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Accounts

Reference Number: 130-PEO00861
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities
Business Planning and Financial Strategy:

• Assesses the company's performance against the annual budget and the company's approved 5-year Plan
• Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the MD and provides actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations
• Assists in establishing strategic priorities and yearly objectives for the subsidiary.
• Develops and utilises forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analysis to provide insight into the company's operations and business plans

Financial Control and Risk Management:

• Ensures there is a thorough review of Stock Reconciliation, advices management on variance analysis and general stock management at all Drop Points and the terminal.
• Assesses and manages risks associated with Receivables. Monitors and provides real-time reports on credit Control Policy, and organises quarterly debtors validation exercise with the Risk and Compliance unit
• Ensures variance analysis is monitored electronically by the finance team
• Ensures Customers’ statements are circulated every month and feedback gotten from the customers.

Cash Flow Management:

• Ensures the right mechanisms are in place to ensure all Suppliers obligations are paid when due
• Manages the Cash Flow Planning Process and reports actual cash flow performance. Identifies possible funding gaps and advises on funding sources
• Oversees Accounts Receivable management and provides support to collections activities
• Supports the company’s credit policy by ensuring the controls in place are adequate and infractions are reported promptly

Financial Reporting and General Administration:

• Ensures the seamless and real-time running of the financial reporting processes to aid speed of service delivery to both internal and external parties
• Provides real-time and reconciled, accurate financial information
• Reports the actual financial Performance and compares with the Control Levers
• Oversees the finance department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and function

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree (HND or B.Sc.) in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related disciplines
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 7 - 8 years relevant experience, with at least 2 years’ experience in a leadership position
• Work experience within FMCG, Manufacturing or Trading organisations is required.

Application Closing Date
8th May, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online