Head of Operations

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily operations of the company and the company’s finances. 
• Overseeing all accounting, and administrative functions of the company
• Ensuring accuracy of financial statements and management account reporting
• Company-wide budget preparation, planning and monitoring
• Tracking, reporting, and analyzing budget variances
• Responsible for Treasury management
• Periodically review and appraise, the effectiveness, and proper application of the accounting process.
• Reviewing financial statements to ensure they are accurate
• Preparing month-end reports for management including profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet statements.
• Proving accurate financial reports to management
• Tax and Regulatory Affairs- ensuring compliance with government regulations and ensuring that all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly and accurately.
• Supervise and oversee the company operations including Admin and IT
• Supervises accounts and administrative departments and functions to achieve set objectives
• Formulates, implements, monitors, and evaluates operational strategies to achieve the overall goals of the company
• Maintains effective and strategic relationships with external consultants, vendors, auditors, customers, and bankers.
• Monitors, measures, and reports on operational issues, opportunities, and development plans and achievements – within agreed formats and time schedules
• Manages and develops direct reporting staff by facilitating the building of their competencies and skills
• Ensures the alignment of branch/subsidiary company operations with the organization-wide operational strategy
• Appraises subordinates promptly and objectively
• Takes responsibility for the training, coaching, and mentoring of subordinates.
• Carries out other duties as may be assigned by the CFO and the MD/CEO

Requirements:

• Education:  A good university degree or HND in Accounting, plus a professional accounting qualification.  An MBA or professional membership will be an added advantage
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience, at least 5 of which must be at the managerial level
• Prior work experience in the real estate industry is an added advantage.
• Accounting and Administrative skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical mind and strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong people management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Conflict management skills
• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Persistent and results-oriented
• Firmness
• Passionate and self-motivated 

Key Competencies:

• Financial Model 
• Budget - preparation and monitoring 
• Management Account preparation and MPR Report 
• Cost Accounting
• Working with External Auditors and Tax Consultants
• Payroll and deductions management experience 
• Taxes, charges, fees, levies, etc matters for Federal, State, and other agencies.
• Corporate Financial Management
• Investment appraisal, analysis, profitability, stress testing, and comparison 
• Reporting to the management

Location: Maryland, Lagos

Remuneration: NGN 400,000

Benefits:

• Competitive and Negotiable (depending on experience)
• Package: Negotiable and highly competitive within the industry. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.