Vacancies in a Top-Tier Full-Service Law firm via KPMG Nigeria, 10th March, 2017

KPMG Nigeria - Our client, a top-tier full-service Law firm that provides world-class legal services to local and international clients, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below: Job Title: Head of Finance Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

• This role is responsible for helping secure the company's long term financial sustainability through sound and risk-conscious financial, investment and treasury management and control practices.
• The role provides strategic leadership and coordination to the Finance Department to achieve optimisation of financial resources and reduction of financial exposures, thereby maximizing returns on investment.

• Formulates, updates and drives the delivery of the firm’s finance and investment strategy, policies and processes
• Engages the Managing Partner, Heads of Practice areas and other Partners to develop short, medium and long term financial plans and projections
• Takes responsibility for monitoring the external environment for developments, their financial implications for the business, potential financial risk factors and exposures and advising leadership as appropriate
• Coordinates the budget preparation process by taking into consideration annual financial goals, trends, projections and expected revenues
• Ensures the preparation and submission of financial statements, financial reports and management reports at the appropriate time
• Develops and manages key relationships with relevant bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory authorities, auditors, financial institutions and tax authorities
• Establishes sound standards and procedures for internal and third party payments
• Oversees the establishment of an effective debtor management system and policies
• Reviews and approves the monthly payroll
• Reports periodically to Practice Area Leaders and the Managing Partner on the financial performance of practice areas and the firm
• Advises Partners on proposed projects financials, changes in financial regulations and /or market trends and their implications for the business
• Engages with external auditors to ensure the annual audits are effectively conducted in line with agreed timelines
• Provides assistance, support and training to staff and practice areas in areas of budgeting, billing, collections, forecasting, variance analysis and financial management
• Sets and drives the execution of performance standards, goals and targets for Finance staff
• Coaches Finance staff to deliver on their own performance goals and engages with HR to facilitate implementation of their approved development plan
• Establishes measures and controls to ensure that all financial transactions are accurately captured and reported
• Recommends financial policy, procedure and system improvements to the Partners, and drives effective implementation
• Develops and maintains appropriate tax structures in compliance with statutory regulations and ensures prompt payment of tax, insurance premiums and other statutory fees and/or remittances
• Identifies, appraises and advises leadership on viable and efficient options for maximising the firm’s funds
• Manages investment assets to achieve optimal application and growth of funds
• Manages the firm’s liquidity and cash flow to ensure availability of funds for the practice

• Good first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any business discipline
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent
• Minimum of 12 years relevant post-qualification experience, with at least 4 in a management role in a reputable organisation

• Budget and Planning
• Strategic Business Support
• Relationship Management
• Tax Compliance
• Treasury Management
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Controls

• This role is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls.
• Also responsible for planning audits and supervises/manages audit teams in the performance of regulatory, financial, operational and special audits.

• Works with Department Heads to ensure that the relevant internal audit strategies, standard operating procedures, policies and manuals for the practice are implemented and updated where required.
• Plans and implements the Internal Audit programmes in conjunction with Department Heads to ascertain and report on degree of compliance with the firm’s approved policies and operating procedures, laws, regulations and code of good business practices.
• Promotes a culture of transparency and accountability in the firm’s operations.
• Plans the scope of work as well as the deadlines of each internal audit exercise.
• Executes audits efficiently, including audit sample testing, controls testing and evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure.
• Develops a risk based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgement and departmentally defined internal audit methodology.
• Proposes practical and value adding recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies identified during internal audit.
• Leads and executes audits independently and efficiently, including audit planning, testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure.
• Coordinates the execution of special duties/investigations of any significant breach of the Firm’s code of business conduct and suspected fraud cases as requested by the Board.
• Coordinates year-end inventory count and periodic fixed asset verification exercises carried out by the internal audit supervisors.
• Engages with the external auditors and supports engagement with other areas of the firm.
• Conducts follow-up reviews of and resolves control issues arising from internal and external audit exercises.
• Key Performance Indicators
• Audit Planning and Execution
• People Management
• Reporting

• A First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management  or any Business discipline
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or  Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or equivalent
• Minimum of 14 years relevant post-qualification experience, with at least 4 in a management role in a reputable organisation