Head, Finance & Resource Management at Westfield Consulting

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
9 months ago

Additional Details

Job ID
129326
Job Views
69

Job Description






Job Summary




  • The HFR is responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and sustainability of the organization.

  • This role ensures that the financial systems, policies, and processes are robust, compliant, and support the long-term financial health of the organization.

  • The HFR will work closely with leadership to drive financial decision-making, risk management, and operational efficiency.



Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning:




  • Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization's financial strategy.

  • Provide financial forecasting and long-term planning aligned with organizational goals.

  • Lead budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

  • Monitor financial performance, providing recommendations for improvement.



Financial Management & Risk Mitigation:




  • Oversee cash flow management, ensuring liquidity and financial sustainability.

  • Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure strong internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.

  • Conduct financial scenario analyses and risk assessments.



Compliance, Audit & Governance:




  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory and financial reporting requirements.

  • Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and other financial stakeholders.

  • Ensure accurate and timely filing of tax returns, statutory reporting, and regulatory submissions.

  • Maintain compliance with donor funding requirements and financial best practices.



Treasury, Investment, and Resource Mobilization:




  • Oversee treasury operations, including liquidity planning, investment strategies, and financial asset management.

  • Build relationships with financial institutions and advise leadership on long-term financial sustainability.

  • Collaborate with fundraising consultants and external relations staff to provide budgets, financial data, and reporting inputs for proposals and grants.

  • Ensure accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of donor funds, including restricted and unrestricted income.

  • Support donor compliance, financial due diligence, and risk assessments related to funding partnerships.



Team Leadership & Financial Oversight:




  • Directly supervise the Accountant and other finance team members.

  • Provide mentorship, training, and capacity-building for the finance team.

  • Ensure financial policies and procedures are consistently implemented.

  • Oversee payroll processing and ensure salary payments are accurate and timely.



Financial Reporting & Decision Support:




  • Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the MD and Board.

  • Generate insights from financial data to support strategic decision-making.

  • Lead the preparation of donor financial reports and grant compliance tracking.

  • Work with department heads to improve financial efficiency across the organization.



Asset Management & Procurement Oversight:




  • Oversee procurement processes to ensure fairness, value for money, and transparency.

  • Establish and maintain a pre-approved vendor list and procurement thresholds.

  • Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs and financial controls.

  • Approve purchase requisitions and liaise with operations and facilities on needs assessments.

  • Supervise asset acquisition, tagging, deployment, and retirement.

  • Ensure accurate and timely asset register updates and reconciliation with financial statements.

  • Coordinate periodic physical audits of inventory and fixed assets.

  • Advise leadership on asset replacement planning and capital budgeting.



Qualifications and Experience




  • Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) required.

  • Minimum of 10 years of financial management experience, with at least 5 in leadership.

  • Strong expertise in financial planning, compliance, risk management, and auditing.

  • Experience with donor-funded projects, grant reporting, and financial sustainability strategies.

  • Proficiency in financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Xero).



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