• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Financial Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience 15 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary:

• The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the strategic management of the organization’s financial operations.


• The role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Optimization:

• Full optimization of financial and accounting modules of the SAP ERP.

Planning:

• Assist in formulating and implementing the company's strategic business plans and supporting tactical financial initiatives.


• Develop financial and tax strategies.


• Supervise the budgeting processes.


• Develop financial performance measures and monitoring systems to support the Company’s strategic direction.

Operations:

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.


• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.


• Oversee the accounting, business partner relations, tax, and treasury transactions.


• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies.


• Oversee the company's transaction processing and reporting systems.


• Implement operational accounting best practices.

Financial Information:

• Oversee the issuance of financial information.


• Review and approve all financial regulatory forms.


• Report financial results to Executive Management of the Company.

Reporting:

• Oversee finance and accounting department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.


• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company's actual performance compared to the business plans.


• Develop trends and projections for the firm's finances.


• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

Risk Management:

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile & report relevant issues.


• Implement and monitor control systems.


• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.


• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.


• Maintain relations with external auditors, investigate their findings and issue report with appropriate recommendations.

Treasury:

• Oversee the Treasury functions.


• Monitor cash balances, cash forecasts and treasury details.

Corporate Finance:

• Oversee financial analysis for investments (expansion of existing business or venture into new businesses).


• Build financial models to aid investment appraisals.


• Provide information for use by the Investment Committee.


• Facilitate the engagement and liaison with 3rd party financial advisers for major fundraising initiatives.


• Liaise with financial advisers during investment road shows.

Stakeholders:

• Ensure team growth and development.


• Maintain banking relationships.


• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)


• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree (preferred)


• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA (strongly preferred)


• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.


• Proven track record of strategic financial management in a complex business environment.


• Experience in corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.


• Industry-specific experience (e.g., banking, manufacturing, nonprofit, etc.), if applicable.