Finance Manager at Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric – As the Global Specialist in Energy Management™ and market leader in industrial automation and software, Schneider Electric enables people to experience and transform efficiency where they live and work; from home to enterprise, across the grid and the city. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group brings a world where innovative individuals use collaborative solutions to make the most of their energy, while using less of the common planet.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job ID: 008DI1
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Category: Finance

Your Mission
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our finance team for a Finance & Accounting Manager. The purpose of the job will be:

• To ensure timeous and accurate financial accounting information.
• To ensure adequate financial controls are in place to prevent risk.
• To manage and motivate the financial accounts staff.
• To support LBU and FiSS on Financial queries.
• To manage and control the general ledger, overheads & cash flow, ensuring that all statutory and group obligations are adhered to.
• The incumbent will frequently be with the Auditors, Tax Consultants, Banks, and Company secretaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce / Finance / Accounting or related fields.
• CPA or Degree in Accounting / Finance/ ACCA Qualification.
• At least five years of experience in financial and management accounting, particularly in a manufacturing-based Company.
• Must have an Audit background.
• Ability to manage a team.

Skills and Experience:

• Flexibility, capacity to listen and learn.
• Good MS Office Skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with an ERP (SAP) is an added advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a network and a group internationally.
• Well-organized and well-structured.
• Clear & synthetic communication.

Why us?
You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities:

• Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life.
• Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities.
• A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a globally energised team.
• A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation; it's an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration