Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• ICAN/ACCA Required
• 4 years minimum experience as a senior accountant (a similar role in the industry is an added advantage)
• “Hands-On” SAGE Software experience preferred
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – the ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.

Responsibilities

Strategy, Planning, and Management:

• Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
• Communicate, engage, and interact with the CEO, and Management Team.
• Prepare monthly management account and submit the account to the CEO for review and decision making
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors, and regulators
• Work with the finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and round table discussion panel.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Implement policies, procedures, and processes as deemed appropriate by the CEO.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, And Forecasting

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss accounts, forecast vs. budget, and weekly cash flow reports.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain a monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

• Prepare a quarterly sales/ debtors reconciliation and submit the report to the CEO for review and decision making

• Ensure a budget is prepared and approved for every project before the project is implemented
• Prepare profitability evaluation/ analysis for every project to determine the expected profit from every project before the project is embarked upon
• Manage financial planning and analysis department. Supervise the creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
• Accounting, General Ledger, Administration, and Operations
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software and supervise company financial staff.
• Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls, compliance, and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for regulators, auditors, and the company’s board of directors.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure an appropriate payroll system.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems
• Serve as a critical point of contact for external auditors; Manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Financial Management

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Secure financial information by ensuring daily scanning of accounts documents (i.e. Invoices, payment vouchers, receipts); store on the legacy computer and also back it up on an external hard drive
• Banking of daily sales receipts within 24 hours of receipt

• Send Invoice for projects based on P.O once the client indicates readiness OR as soon as project reports are delivered to the client

• Maintain an up-to-date fixed asset register and ensure insurance premiums are paid as at when due annually
• Maintain excellent banking relationships and strategic alliances with business partners.
• Financial Relations and Policies
• Represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials.
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local, regulatory laws/regulations regarding company operations.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or administration, finance, accounting, marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience working as a business development officer or similar role.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to travel as needed.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.
• Exceptional negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Detail-oriented.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or HND (Upper Credit) in Environmental Sciences, Natural Sciences, Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in  Environmental Management Services
• in-depth knowledge of EIA, PIA, EAu, Compliance Monitoring Studies,  Waste Management, etc.
• Ability to use scientific and statistical software (SPSS, Excel)
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Report Writing Skills (technical and ordinary)
• In-depth knowledge of Local, State, National, and International Laws

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