SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER AT J3 HOLDINGS | FINANCE JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

J3 is an FMCG distributor. We have been in existence over 8 years. J3 has branches in several locations; Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Ondo, and Osun state.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-caliber and analytically rigorous Senior Finance Manager to anchor the financial ecosystem of J3 Foods and Stores International. In the high-velocity FMCG and retail sector, success is defined by "Inventory-to-Cash Sovereignty", the ability to harmonize complex multi-outlet reconciliations with aggressive cost-optimization and tax compliance. This role is designed for a "Financial Architect" who can blend "Forensic Accounting Precision" with the "Leadership Diplomacy" required to mentor Account Officers and advise the MD/CEO on investment opportunities.

Requirements:

1. Multi-Outlet Financial Governance

• Reporting Architecture: Oversee the timely and high-fidelity preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all outlets.

• Process Standardization: Implement and enforce standardized accounting procedures across all distribution locations to ensure "Zero-Gap" reporting.

• Audit & Reconciliation: Review and approve complex balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, receivables, and payables, ensuring every naira is accounted for.

2. Inventory & Supply Chain Stewardship

• Stock-to-Book Alignment: Conduct rigorous reconciliation of inventory transactions (purchases, movements, and write-offs) in strict alignment with accounting standards.

• Warehouse Collaboration: Partner with the warehouse department to validate physical vs. book inventory, engineering solutions to minimize shrinkage and discrepancies.

• Revenue Recognition: Validate sales reports and monitor trade promotions, discounts, and rebates to ensure revenue recognition is clinically accurate.

3. Cost Optimization & Fiscal Control

• Strategic Cost Accounting: Oversee proper allocation of expenses and implement cost-saving measures that enhance margins without compromising operational efficiency.

• Internal Control Systems: Design and implement robust internal controls to proactively prevent fraud, errors, and financial leakages.

• Investment Advisory: Provide the MD/CEO and General Manager with data-driven insights on investment opportunities and strategies to improve overall organizational profitability.

4. Compliance, Tax & Payroll Sovereignty

• Statutory Fidelity: Ensure the timely filing of VAT, Corporate Tax, and other statutory obligations, staying ahead of changes in Nigerian FMCG tax laws.

• Payroll Governance: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including the precision-tracking of deductions and statutory remittances.

• Payment Oversight: Manage and monitor payment systems to verify incoming funds and approve all payment vouchers and petty cash.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: Proven experience in a Senior Finance or Controller role, ideally within the FMCG or Retail Distribution sector.

• Technical Savvy: Deep knowledge of modern accounting software, cost accounting, and Nigerian tax regulations.

• Leadership: Strong experience in managing and mentoring a decentralized team of Account Officers.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Grit: Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable business advice for executive leadership.

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous oversight of multi-outlet reconciliations and inventory logs.

• Communication Power: Elite reporting skills for presenting financial health to the MD/CEO.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: midaasconsult@gmail.com using the Job Position and Location as the subject of the email.

Note: For more enquiries, send a WhatsApp message to:09152781100.