Accounting/Finance Jobs at Abuja Technology Village (ATV)

Abuja Technology Village Science and Technology Park (STP) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is poised to become Africa’s preferred technology research, incubation, development, and outsourcing destination where technology businesses will be
provided a balanced lifestyle environment to operate with competitive advantage. The businesses will have access to Africa’s largest consumer market, equidistant proximity to every part of Nigeria and easy access to key global destinations. This is being done while harnessing the resource potentials of higher institutions and, attracting participation from leading global brands and local technology entrepreneurs. 

Overall, one-stop/compact response to the challenges of doing business in Nigeria shall be provided across such areas as access to superior infrastructure and reliable connectivity, high quality real estate, availability of dependable information and provision of services of relevant agencies in the same location. Abuja Technology Village Free Zone Company, ATV, is the dedicated Management Company established to facilitate realization of the STP/SEZ through participation by relevant stakeholders from the Public and Private Sectors as well as Academia and Civil Society.

Job: Accounting/Finance Lead (Ref: AFL 001).

Job Description

SCOPE OF DUTIES

The Accounting/Finance Lead will establish, maintain and manage ATV’s financial and management accounting records while ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards. S/he is expected to:

1. Formulate and develop standards, policies and guidelines for accounting, budgeting, finance and treasury operations within ATV in alignment with best practices
2. Provide effective financial management service and support the interface between the Management and Board on financial matters
3. Establish robust financial control systems and protocols and manage their utilization
4. Develop a framework for providing financial advisory and support services to enterprises operating in the Technology Village Science and Technology Park
5. Manage relationships with financial institutions and regulators that ATV transacts with
6. Work closely with relevant parties on fundraising, investments appraisals and other related initiatives
7. Evaluate, track and manage the development and performance of team members to ensure productivity and achievement of business results
8. Perform other tasks related to your role as assigned by your Supervisor

Desired Skills & Experience

REQUIRED QUALITIES/SKILLS

1. High level of attention to detail in dealing with daily tasks
2. High level of professionalism and creativity in handling tasks
3. Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
4. Excellent with relevant work tools and software
5. Programmatic, technical and managerial ability and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with professional colleagues in a broad range of organisational activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related discipline
2. Must be a Chartered Accountant with ICAN and/or ACCA
3. Over six (6) years of experience in a similar role
4. Masters Degree in Business Management/MBA with a concentration in Finance and Investments would be an advantage
5. Other Professional qualifications, certifications and membership of relevant professional bodies and associations would be an added advantage

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