Job at Inspire Consult for a Business Accountant in Lagos

Inspire consult is a consulting firm specialized in preferring solutions ranging from Human capacity building to ensuring health and welfare of Nigerian citizens. JOB TITLE: Business Accountant LOCATION: Lagos JOB DESCRIPTION Business Accountant (BA) is a strategic partner in running the business and plays a crucial role in providing central financial direction to the Strategic Business Unit.He should be able to present reports competently and confidently to the SBU Management/ Corporate Office and negotiate effectively with business partners.BA will direct and oversee all financial functions of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), create a culture of high performance and people management in the unit, align functions and resources, and deploy people and skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.He must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES As a strategic business partner with the Business Manager and Management, BA is responsible for the assessment of the company's performance against both the annual budget (in line with the levers of control) and the company's approved 5-year Plan.Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Business Manager and provides actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.Cost: create sense of value for money across board to enhance effective deployment of resources. Work together with all units to ensure SBU uses less to achieve more. Ensure the Naira differential objectives are metReport the actual financial Performance and compare with the Control Levers.Oversee the finance and Accounts unit to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functionOversee payroll budgeting, monthly payroll and all related controls. Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wages, incentives, commissions and bonuses and ensure adequate cash flow for payroll payments.Put the right mechanism in place to ensure SBU Pays all obligations on due date, stays Cash-Flow Positive throughout the period in line with the financial indicators in the plan"Responsible for the seamless and real-time running of the financial reporting processes to aid speed of service delivery to both internal and external partiesProvide financial analysis and support for HR regarding cost effective benefit plans, health insurance plans and other fringe benefits affecting SBU associatesInsurance Claim workflow should be strictly monitored and each claim settled/closed within a month after the incident. QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc in Economics, Finance, or Accounting, is required.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an
• advantage.
• Applicant must have a Minimum of 6yrs working experienceAge: 27 -
• 35yrs old