Finance Controller

Finance Controller

Avant Organic Farms & Foods
Location – Iwo, Osun state, Nigeria

Job Summary (Finance controller)

We are looking for a result-driven and confident Financial Controller to manage and improve our organization’s financial performance and direct our accounting operations.

Duties for the Financial Controller will include managing accounting records, evaluating and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, coordinating auditing processes, and ensuring accuracy of financial information.

Key Accountabilities:

• Spearhead annual and monthly budgeting processes.

• Identify and recommend opportunities for business performance improvement.

• Establish and maintain internal controls and policies against fraud, wastage, pilferages, errors, etc.

• Treasury management such as managing working capital, cashflow, etc.

• Review and analyze financial statements and reports.

• Track relevant financial KPIs and develop reporting dashboards.

• Develop financial projections and build financial models that aid business decision-making.

• Perform investment appraisals and financial analyses as required.

• Maintain knowledge and keep abreast of new investment regulations or policies.

• Monitor and coordinate the Accounts and Finance team, as well as provide training and support where necessary.

• Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting standards, guidelines and financial policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required of a finance controller

• Working knowledge of financial and business strategies

• Detail-oriented and organized

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and any financial systems such as Sage

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

• Exceptional research, quantitative, and analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize and multitask

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or any related discipline

• 4-6 years’ experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or in a similar finance role

• ACA/ACCA/CMA is highly desirable

• Agribusiness Industry work experience will be an added advantage

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salaried position depending on candidate qualifications and experience

• Health Insurance/HMO

• Pension

Other important information:

• Applicants must be willing to relocate, as the organization is prepared to provide accommodation.

To Apply for Position:

• Qualified applicants should send CVs to hr.avantfarms@gmail.com using the job title as subject of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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