Accountant / Finance Manager at Shutterscore

Shutterscore provides simple ways for Africa's businesses to collect and disburse payments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant / Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing and interpreting financial information, monitoring and interpreting cash flows as well as the day-to-day financial operations within the company.
He is also responsible for investigating ways to improve profitability and analyze markets for business opportunities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Ensure efficient cash flow management
Prepare financial information in line with IFRS reporting requirements
Formulate and implement strategic and long-term business plans;
Analyse competitors and market trends;
Develop financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk;
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
Revenue and cost control and management
Working capital management
Develop policies and procedures for the finance department
Provide online real time financial information
Liaise with auditors to ensure periodic/annual statutory audits is carried out;
Develop external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. Auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as the inland revenue;
Supervise all staff in the finance department
Manage financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
Provide good Industry knowledge support to enhance good decision making
Prepare activity reports and financial forecasts
Investigate avenues for improved profitability
Analyse markets for business opportunities, such as expansion, mergers or acquisitions.
Provide management information that will guide in the realisation and assessment of short, medium and long term goals and strategy of the organisation
Budget formulation and management
Ensure timely remittance of all taxes and other statutory deductions
Perform other duties assigned.