Finance Manager at Polaris Digitech Limited

Polaris Digitech Limited is a location intelligence firm that specializes in providing data, software and decision support services to fulfill its client’s strategies and management needs through the development and deployment of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• The Finance Manager is a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing and managing the financial activities of the company.
• This role involves financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• S/he will provide valuable insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and drive profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast future performance.
• Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insightful commentary on variances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain differences between actual results and budget/forecast.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial strategies.
• Perform profitability analysis by product, customer, or segment.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditure requests.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads.
• Develop and maintain budget templates and guidelines. Manage variance.
• Monitor budget performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare rolling forecasts to provide updated projections of future performance.

Financial Reporting:

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and other accounting records.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or Other Relevant Accounting Standards)
• Coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

• Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting regulations and tax laws.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies.

Team Leadership & Management:

• Supervise and mentor a team of financial analysts or accountants (depending on the size of the organization).
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Conduct performance reviews and identify training needs.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Other Duties:

• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.
• Provide financial support to other departments as required.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by management.
• Work closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and operations to gather and analyze financial data.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@polarisdigitech.net using the role as the subject of the mail.