The Finance Manager, who will primarily be responsible for the finance activities of the Asset Management Business in Nigeria will be expected to carry out end-to-end financial (regulatory, management, statutory) and risk reporting. The role includes implementing and enhancing the accounting workflow systems and processes for Asset Management and Fund activities while ensuring financial controls and procedures are followed and adhered to for various internal and external stakeholders. This role will suit an individual who has excellent analytical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills and a proven track record in establishing and leading highly efficient financial solutions

• Assess tax impact of Buisness transactions and ensure appropriate tax authorities receive tax return filings and payments as at when due.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial reporting and control processes leveraging technology and innovative solutions to automate routine task and improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced.
• Ensure effective compliance and financial controls are in place in line with Group, statutory and regulatory requirement for financial and tax reporting. Monitor compliance and provide guidance to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited "Bank" Business Units and key Business Enablement functions to manage service level agreements and ensure alignment of financial reporting and control activities. Provide guidance as required on financial reporting matters including accounting treatment and compliance requirements.
• Undertake any additional Finance duties as directed by the CFO.

• The successful candidate should be a qualified Chartered Accountant with at least 10 years of working experience in a financial services institution.
• Good analytical and management skills.
• A sound knowledge of IFRS with excellent financial analysis and communication skills.
• A good understanding of regulatory reporting requirements.
• A sound understanding of managing various Financial instruments i.e foreign exchange, fixed income markets and valuation of financial instruments will be beneficial.
• Hyperion Financial Management (Financial reporting consolidation tool) HFM experience will be beneficial.
• Confident to operate in a multi-dynamic global company across various business units and jurisdictions.
• Technologically adept and highly proficient in Ms. Office tools i.e. Excel, word and Power Point.
• Strong presentation skills and proven track record of interacting with Executive Management.
• A strong communicator who is deadline and solutions-driven.
• Able to operate in a fast-changing and dynamic environment (building a business).
• Able to work as part of a highly innovative and competitive team, meeting demanding deadlines.
• Self–motivated and able to work well both in a team as well as independently.
• A high degree of professionalism and business acumen.
• Strong Business partnering skills.
• Candidates should be trustworthy and display strong work ethics and integrity in all that they do.

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