Financial Controller Vacancy at UAC of Nigeria PLC, July 31st 2013

UAC of Nigeria PLC is a leading diversified company, operating in the food and beverages, real estate, paint and logistics sectors of the economy. UAC has evolved into a Holding Company and has forged strong regional and international partnerships in a bid to enhance sustainable growth.

The Position - Financial Controller
Location - Jos, Plateau State
Reporting to the Managing Director

Specific Job Roles
- Perform the role of strategic partner to the Managing Director
- Champion the development of company's strategy, its translation into
financial and business plans and projections and performance monitoring
and reporting.
- Maintain a standard accounting system to deliver financial performance
reports in line with UAC Group and I FRS requirements and meeting set
deadlines.
- Articulate, develop and oversee strategies to ensure thatthe company's
funding requirements are proactively anticipated and met at a reasonable
cost.
- Provide leadership to the company's finance function personnel.
- Scan the company's socio-political, economic and financial environment
regularly and drive the company's risk management initiatives
- Oversee the formulation and implementation of strategies to ensure
effective management and utilization of the company's IT infrastructure.
- Manage relationships with external bodies, Tax and regulatory authorities
and other stakeholders to ensure a fair and positive outlook for the
company.

Requirements
The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications:
-B.Sc Accounting/H N D Accountancy in addition to a recognized
professional accounting qualification (ACA, ICMA, ACCA, CPA etc).
-10 years post qualification working experience in a reputable manufacturing
company, 5 of which must be in a Senior Financial Role. Must have
experience working with: SAGE Line 500 and SAP (ERPS).


How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]  not later than 2 weeks from the date of this advertisement. Please, quote the reference number for the position applied for. Short-listed candidates will be contacted Via e-mail.