Job Description

• The Account Manager is responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, optimizing cash flow, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.
• This role requires financial planning, reporting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze Management Reports and Management Accounts for strategic decision-making.
• Process receipts, expense reports, and routine banking transactions.
• Conduct financial audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Compliance & Regulatory Reporting:

• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and payments, including FIRS, pension contributions, and WHT deductions.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Cash Flow & Budget Management:

• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Review budgets and expenditures with the CEO and provide monthly financial reports.
• Assist in preparing and submitting monthly project expenditure forecasts and cash requests to the Management.

Vendor & Inventory Management:

• Supervise and manage inventory procurement processes.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and payments.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors, service providers, and external stakeholders.

Strategic Planning & Collaboration:

• Participate in financial planning and analysis to support business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with company strategies.
• Balance the general ledger by preparing a trial balance and reconciling entries.

Requirements

• HND or B.Sc Degree in Accounting finance or related field
• Should have ACA, ICAN or any related professional certification
• 4+ years of experience in management or consultancy
• Exceptional communication skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• The ability to thrive in high-pressure situations
• Outstanding negotiating skills
• Solid history of data-driven strategic development
• Confidential and ability to handle information discretion-ally
• Significant experience in the finance and marketing fields
• Experience building a startup, or being part of a startup creation process
• Assist in preparing and submitting monthly project expenditure forecasts and cash requests to the Management.