Head, Finance and Administration Vacancy at a Cooperative Society (COOP) – Value Bridge Consulting

About the role

Head, Finance and Administration job opportunity is available at Value Bridge Consulting for individuals who possess Degree in Finance or Accounting. 

Key Objectives

• Oversee the financial administration, people management, and administrative support of the COOP and ensure all the statutory accounting and reporting functions are fulfilled.

Responsibilities

• Manage the COOP’s financial reporting and interfacing with auditors to provide audited financial reports within agreed timelines.
• Implement and operate financial controls as necessary and appropriate
• Working with budget holders, prepare the annual budget for approval by the DGM and Management Committee.
• Monitor all payments and ensure that all relevant regulations are being complied with.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial legislation, regulations and guidelines
• Liaise with the COOP’s investment fund managers regarding the investment of funds and reporting of financial performance for internal and statutory purposes.
• Monitor and manage cash flows to maximise interest receivable and other returns, and to minimize waste.
• Maintain strong working relationships with bankers, auditors and investment managers.
• Manage staff in the Finance & Administration Department, monitoring their work, setting targets and carrying out regular appraisals.
• Liaise with staff from other departments as necessary, providing proactive support and advice on financial issues as needed.
• Perform such other duties directly related to the main duties listed above.

Experience and qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. A post-graduate degree will be added advantage.
• Relevant professional qualification/membership in Finance or Accounting (e.g. lCAN, CFA, ACCA, ANAN)
• Minimum of 6 years’ post-graduate experience with at least two at leadership/supervisory level
• Experience in a multi-purpose cooperative society will be added advantage
• In-depth knowledge of generally accepted finance and accounting principles and standards (IFRS, SAS, IAS, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of financial management; especially in investment and treasury management
• Hands-on practical experience and use of accounting packages.
• Strong skills in communication, negotiation, analysis, problem-solving, office productivity tools as well as other relevant technology.

Application deadline

3rd March, 2021.

Application details

Interested and qualified candidates should:

apply online

Note

• Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
• If you meet the requirements, and are ready to grow in a vibrant and engaging work environment, please apply.
• For additional information, please send and email to: vbcrecruitment@gmail.com

WHO IS Value Bridge Consulting?

Value Bridge Consulting – Our client is a duly registered staff cooperative society (COOP) based in Abuja. Established in 1982, the cooperative society provides thrift, loan, and other value-adding services to its over 9000 members all over Nigeria. Its members are employees of a notable organisation with branches in all the 36 states of the Federation including Abuja.