Finance Manager in a Power and Energy Infrastructure Company - Human Capital Partners

About this role

A Finance Manager is sought for a power and energy infrastructure company in Benin, Edo. The role leads the finance and accounting function at a major power generation facility, working with plant management, group finance, procurement, inventory and other stakeholders. It covers financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, statutory compliance, internal controls and financial governance to support informed business decisions and financial sustainability across Nigerian operations.

What you would do

• Provide timely financial information and analysis to plant management and group finance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts and statutory financial statements in line with IFRS and policies.
• Support reporting, accounting, taxation, treasury and compliance activities across Nigerian operations and undertake special projects.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance against budgets, perform variance analysis and advise on cost control.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable reconciliations and maintain relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws, statutory filings and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal financial controls and adherence to policies and approval processes.
• Supervise the Plant Accounts Coordinator and foster professional development and procedural adherence.
• Manage the full accounting cycle including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations and period-end closings.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow, banking, liquidity planning and petty cash management.

What they are asking for

• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, ACA or other recognised professional accounting body.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Postgraduate qualification in Finance or Accounting is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian accounting and tax requirements, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, internal controls and governance.
• High integrity, attention to detail, accountability and confidentiality.
• Experience in financial analysis, cash flow management, reconciliations, audit coordination, statutory compliance and cost control.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in project accounting, management accounting, financial reporting or related functions.
• Experience in power generation or large industrial plant environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline; familiarity with ERP financial modules; Maximo is an advantage.

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