Finance Controller at GUS Consulting Limited

Gus Consulting Limited is a Human Capital Development service provider with services cutting across all sectors and industries in Nigeria. Over the years, we have proven to be one of the best hands in the industry. We offer the following: Training, Executive Search, Mid-Level Search & Selection, Temporary/Contract Recruitment, and Human Capital Management Consulting.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Controller

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilties

• Preparation of management accounts, periodic reports and year-end financial statements and budget.
• Oversee and supervise accounts receivables, invoicing and credit control functions.
• Maintain good working relationships with tax authorities and auditors and tax consultancy for efficient business operations
• Identification of adequate internal controls, procedures, mechanisms and their implementation for optimum business operations.
• Routinely follow up account receivables and debtors by issuing monthly State of Accounts
• Take part in preparing and updating departmental standard operating procedures and ensure their implementation in finance and control operations of the company
• Oversee the preparation of annual budget, monitor and control its implementation and prepare periodic variance reports for management review.
• Provide commercial support to other departments and functions – Procurement, Operations, BD, Maintenance, Projects, etc. as may be required
• Work with HR department to manage internal and external staff payroll administration.
• Support business development and management in new business initiatives, specifically assisting management in identifying new funding opportunities and determining cost effectiveness of prospective opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as statutory audit, remittance of taxes and deductions, annual filings and returns as wells as other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate and relevant project reports and investment appraisal for potential projects.
• Familiarity with Petroleum Industry Act, Petroleum Profit Tax, and other industry-specific regulations.
• Understanding of joint venture accounting and production sharing contracts.
• Experience with vessel accounting and charter party agreements.
• Investigation and analysis of project variances for management.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks and other financial institutions for the purpose of sourcing funds and negotiation of terms.
• Must be a member of any the following professional bodies - ICAN, ANAN or ACCA or equivalent.

Key Attributes & Skills

• Proficiency in use of QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a must.
• Strong numerical skills and an intermediate to advanced user of MS Excel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
• Critical thinking, coordination, and analytical skills
• Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced project environment
• Result oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team player with the ability to lead as well as work with other departments in the organisation when your input is required
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach.

Application Closing Date
26th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.