Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) Deputy Head, Financial Accounting Operations Job Vacancy in Nigeria

The
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) one of the 11 privatized
Electricity Distribution companies in Nigeria that operates in the following
states; Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and Abuja, is presently recruiting for the
position below:

Job
Title: Deputy
Head, Financial Accounting Operations
Location: Nigeria

Job
Summary

The
position holder deputises for the Head FA Operations with responsibility
for several key aspects of corporate wide financial management, including
corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, tax management
and planning, internal and external audit management, and regional
accounting operations.
The
position is responsible for all accounting operations of the organisation,
to include the timely production and accurate financial reports,
maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, ensuring that
reported results comply with International Financial reporting standards,
efficient management of payables and administering of corporate payroll.

Responsibilities

Oversee
the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an
organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and
objectives
Maintain
a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Oversee
the accounting operations of regional offices, especially their compliance
with established control systems, transaction-processing operations, and
policies and procedures.
Work
with Operational Controls and Risk Departments to develop and document
accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
To
oversee financial transaction processing and reconciliations within AEDC
ensuring that robust controls are adhered to and workloads are managed
effectively
Ensure
quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Ensure
timely and efficient management of accounts payables
Oversees
the management and control of Regional imprest v ranging from N8Million –
N10Million
Support
receivables/debt management efforts in Finance Commercial and Commercial
departments to reduce debtor days
Process
payroll in a timely manner
To
lead on the annual statutory year-end requirements, agreeing timetables
and responsibilities with all involved, with the primary focus being to
achieve a clean audit
To
ensure that all Board Committees are provided with accurate, timely and
relevant information
Prepare
and publish timely monthly and annual financial statements
Coordinate
the preparation of the corporate annual report and regulatory reporting
Support
month-end and year-end close process
Recommend
benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
Calculate
and issue financial and operating metrics
Provide
financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments,
pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Provide
financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments,
pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
To
research and lead on technical accounting compliance requirements,
developing knowledge throughout the team and with other directorates where
appropriate to ensure compliance
Manage
and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting
requirements and tax filings
Ensure
that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
Establish
and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government
regulations and legislation
Collaborate
with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
Examine
all financial reports and data closely to check for discrepancies
Reports
to the Head Financial Accounting Operations (FAO) and CFO with timely and
accurate financial information
All
assignments as assigned by Head FAO or CFO.

Requirements

10+
years of progressive, relevant experience
Degree
in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics is required;
MBA is an added advantage
Profession
accounting qualification is mandatory (ICAN, ACCA, etc.)
Practical
experience working in Finance and/or Commercial Departments in the
Electricity Distribution Industry is an advantage
Business
Acumen – a commercial flair for developing business along with financial
acumen and negotiating capacity.
Entrepreneurial
– must fit with the entrepreneurial culture of a high growth company. The
individual must be comfortable operating without high degrees of oversight
and direction.
High
Execution Quotient (EQ) with a strong focus on results.
Self-motivated
and self-directed, with a high sense of urgency.
Excellent
decision making skills
Strong
leadership and team building skills
Superior
attention to detail
Solid
work ethic
Understanding
and complying with to Company data privacy standards.

General
Qualifications:

Integrity
and professionalism.
Excellent
written & verbal communication skills.
Proficient
in Microsoft office application.
Good
interpersonal and Communication skills.
Self-motivation
and self-initiative.
Statistical
and analytical skills, with strong financial analysis skills.
Ability
to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and a
cover letter to: DHFA.Operations@abujaelectricity.com the
subject of your email should be the position being applied for. Failure to
follow the instruction will lead to disqualification of your application.

The
cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria.
Attention: The Director, Corporate Services.

Note: Only soft copy
of applications will be treated

Application
Deadline: 31st August, 2017.