Head of Accounts Vacancy in an International Manufacturing Company

Groupe Aldelia - Our client, an International Manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the below vacant position:


Job Title: Head of Accounts
Location: Lagos
Reports to: Managing Director, Consumer Business but with dual reporting to Financial Controller.
Job Position Summary

• The Head of Accounts is s strategic partner in running the business and play a crucial role in providing relevant financial direction to the Business.
• The Head of Accounts is charged with establishing and maintaining adequate and functional controls in the financial reporting systems of the business.

• Developing and implementing Business Planning and Financial Strategies that will support that overall Strategic focus of the business
• Assessment of the Business Performance against targets at pre -defined periods in the short term as well as against a 5 year plan
• Ensure a seamless and real time running of the Financial Reporting processes to aid speed of delivery in providing real time and accurate financial information to Management and other users
• Manage profitably the Company’s Insurance as well as its Tax Affairs with relevant 3rd parties and consultants
• Oversee the activities of the Finance unit of the business as well as take an active role in building and leading a team of competent and high performing professionals in the Finance Unit
• Undertakes financial control and risk management activities that will reduce and eliminate incidence of wastages, budget overruns and cost to serve in an effective manner
• Manage the Working Capital of the Business to ensure that the liquidity targets and a shorter cash conversion cycles are achieved

• B.Sc in Accounting, Economics or Finance. MBA will be an advantage. Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA)
• Excellent communication , interpersonal and presentation skills
• Strong ethics and high moral standards
• High level strategic and analytical thinking capabilities
• Possesses Shared Mindset
• Ability to create a culture of high performance
• Strong attention to details
• Over 7 years Relevant Experience in Accounting or Finance Related Roles with the last 2 years in a leadership
• Hands on experience with an ERP and in an ERP Environment is essential. Particularly, knowledge of Microsoft Navision will be an added advantage.
• Passionate about achieving agreed set targets and deadlines
• Demonstrable experience in deployment of Speed & Aggression in achieving goals