Summary of roles:Financial Records and ReportingBusiness/ Investment PlanningPreparation of Budget and Budget ControlFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementJob DescriptionAccounting Functions:Establishing GAAP in accounting work processes, pproceduresand policies.Ensuring security of funds by implementing proper accounting controls.Preparing and ensuring accuracy of the annual statement of accounts.Computing of revenue, capital estimates and forecasts.Reviewing Group’s accounting system for efficiency and effectiveness.Ensuring all IT issues in the Accounts department is resolved.Ensuring regular reconciliation of all sister company accounts.Maintaining and keeping adequate records of company’s assets.Managing all subordinate staff to ensure maximum productivity and efficiencyRestructuring the company’s Accounts departments and ensure ISO compliance.Establishing key performance Indicators for the corporate Accounting function.Developing internal control procedures for all parts of the businessPreparing statutory accounts, financial statements in accordance with accounting standards, guidelines and statues including the production of financial returns as requiredAssisting in the preparation of the annual budget along with other staff across the organization, providing reporting mechanisms to facilitate overall budget controlDeveloping and maintaining all financial systems, internal controls and providing advice/training to budget holders and staff within the organization on finance related procedures, issues, budgetary control, etc.Assisting in preparation the annual departmental plan and review, ensuring the effective allocation of work and efficient use of resources.Ensuring and monitoring adequate financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management.Overseeing the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with Funders and Pension plan requirementsFund /Facility ManagementPackage, prepare and present proposals to potential lenders, ventures capitalist, bankers and equity financiers and follow up for consummationSecure short-time funding that meets business requirements for operation (if need be)Mobilize and ensure effective management of funds to ensure returns at all timesOverall reduction in cost of funds and costs associated with doing businessConsistently seeking to reduce operating costManaging lenders, bankers, shareholders and external auditor’s relationship.Relationship ManagementLiaises with company (internal and external) auditors as regards annual year- end audit, stock and cash countLiaises with government agencies on issues relating to tax on behalf of the companuBe involved in Managing Local and Foreign supplier relationship to ensure optimum valuePeople /Team ManagementCoach and develop others in the teamProvide platform for accountability within the teamCostingEffectively analyze product costing using applicable costing techniquesAdvice Management on Cost-benefit analysis of all projectsCost reviews-Putting in place procedures to reduce costs