Finance Team Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for financial reporting, tax, and regulatory reporting activities.

Job Details

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure timely weekly preparation of financial information which provides a complete and accurate picture of the Company’s financial position and performance.
Assist with coordinating audit processes.
Assist in coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts, and report variances.
Liaison and communication with the regulatory bodies such as the FIRS, LIRS, etc. for 100% compliance at all times.
Ensure 100% remittance of all tax and statutory obligations.
Execution of month end procedures and processes.
Presenting and analyzing financial trends.
In-depth analysis of financial statements and usage of financial modelling to predict outcomes.
Receivables & Payables Management, and Reporting.
Carrying out reconciliation of Balance Sheet items such as cash, cash equivalents, investments, & debt for management and reporting purposes.
Regulatory compliance: Work with the legal counsel and other parties to ensure compliance to mitigate legal risk on regulatory matters.
Financial statement: Review, analyze, and prepare final statement for both internal and external purposes.
Any other task as may be assigned by the line manager.

Requirements

CORE SKILLS

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Knowledge of IFRS.
Attention to details.
In-depth understanding of the organization’s business.
Good communication skills.
Good management abilities.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
Excellent communication & presentation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant accounting tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

4 years relevant experience in financial management/accounting; of which at least two (2) must have been at Team Lead level.
Professional Membership of ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage.
MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is an added advantage.

About Company

VFD Group PLC

https://vfdgroup.com/

VFD Group has been building an industry-agnostic proprietary investment company with a portfolio of over 40 businesses across various sectors and geographies, creating innovative products and solutions for the African market, since 2009. With extensive multi-sector expertise, VFD Group seeks out viable opportunities that cater to the investment needs of Retail & Institutional Investors across all tiers for direct market gain. We use our solid investment expertise and deep understanding of market fundamentals to secure investments that provide the best returns to our shareholders. The core of our business strategy is to create value in the Nigerian and African informal sectors while developing innovative and accessible products and solutions in the formal sector. Our diverse portfolio, which includes financial services, asset management, real estate, and Fintech, to name a few, represents a uniquely diversified investment bouquet that helps us manage risk and allows us to build an ecosystem with various complementary offerings.