• Application Deadline: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Financial Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 10 - 20 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Our client operates in the finance sector, providing access to financing, investment opportunities, wealth management and other financial solutions to individuals and SMEs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic direction for the business growth, along with supporting tactics, and monitoring the progress of the company in meeting its strategic goals


• Oversee the formulation of the annual budget


• Guide the business planning cycle; develop robust business cases to assess funding needs and expansion initiatives


• Develop a system of analytics and performance metrics that support the company’s understanding of its strategic direction


• Manage the accounting, treasury, IT and tax departments


• Build an efficient treasury capability for global currency and cash management


• Participate in the functions and decisions of the executive management team


• Implement operational best practices throughout all areas of responsibility


• Accurately oversee the compilation of financial information into financial statements with accompanying disclosures 


• Report financial results to management and appropriate channels


• Implement a strong risk management process and report on risk issues to the Board of Directors


• Ensure that the business complies with regulatory and other legal requirements


• Review and act upon the findings and recommendations of internal and external auditors


• Demonstrate and ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement


• Lead finance activities for capital structure and listing


• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote good business partnership


• Monitor projected cash balances. 


• Arrange for financing to meet future cash requirements


• Support the corporate structure for resilience and shareholder value


• Invest excess funds based on projected cash balances. 


• Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and shareholders

Requirements: 

• The Ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline


• Professional qualifications e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CFA are required


• A post graduate degree/MBA will be an added advantage


• A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a senior management role is required


• Great attention to details and good analytical skills needed


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Willingness to continuously learn and stay updated with industry trends and innovations


• Excellent leadership, and communication and presentation skills are required 


• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills required