Topic: Financial controller needed urgently!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOB VACANCY FOR A FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
A leading established privately owned manufacturing company in Bayelsa State is looking for a Financial Controller, who will be responsible for the overall finance function, including budgetary and internal controls in the company. The candidate who will report to the Managing Director will be actively engaged in setting the short, medium and long-term strategies of the company in terms of growth and profitability, working closely with other functions to constantly develop and improve the systems and practices.
The position will specifically be responsible for the following:
§ Drive the organisation to meet set profit targets through an effective budgetary control system.
§ Cash flow management and capital expenditure.
§ Manage the Accounting and MIS functions of the Company including the computer unit.
§ Develop and implement Accounting manuals and processes.
§ Prepare financial statements (monthly & annual) within company and group reporting timelines.
§ Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
§ Bank relationship management.
§ In-house consultant on strategy.
§ Financial audit preparation and coordination of the external audit process.
§ Supervise and train staff in the Finance/ Accounts department.
§ Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide recommendations and maintain solutions to financial problems.
§ Statutory and Taxation compliance.
§ Strategic planning for the organization.
Qualifications:
A second class upper degree or its equivalent in Accountancy or other numerate courses. In addition applicant must be a professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of 5years post qualification experience and considerable exposure to the manufacturing sector. An MBA will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft office tools and Accounting packages is mandatory.
Skills and Experience:
The role requires an experienced finance professional who is capable of providing sound advice, cost effective solutions and leadership in corporate decision making.
Applicants must have an excellent people management skills and ability to lead and manage people. They must have been in a similar role in which they have had to undertake independent decisions in areas such as cash management and financial planning in addition to solid experience in dealing with executive committees and board of directors’. Experience in dealing with commercial banks and lenders and to secure financing and to manage the cash flow of the operations is mandatory.
Age: maximum of 40years
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY TO THIS JOB IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE ABOVE CRITERIA AND YOUR CURRENT EARNINGS IS BELOW N3M PER ANNUM.
Applicants should send in their CV by e-mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Pls interested candidates of the stated above should apply not later than one week after this has been posted i.e dealine is 27th May, 2011. thank you.