• Application Deadline: Fri, 1 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head of Finance


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 7 - 14 years


• Location Lagos


• City Victoria Island


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

 Role Profile

We are looking for a highly accurate head of finance to oversee all financial activities. The responsibilities of a head of finance include managing financial tasks and ensuring that finances are used beneficially. You should also ensure that investments and finances comply with regulations.

To be successful as a head of finance, you should demonstrate excellent leadership qualities and experience in modeling financial strategies. Ultimately, a competent Head of Finance should maintain the finances of the organization effectively and increase profitability.

Head of Finance Responsibilities:

• Forecasting financial results.


• Overseeing the budgets.


• Conducting risk management.


• Evaluating and initiating investments.


• Managing and overseeing the financial systems of the organization.


• Providing sound financial assistance and information to management in order for it to make important business decisions.


• Review budgets. 


• Consult board members regarding funding strategy.


• Present financial statistics and insights to the Board of Directors.


• Perform risk analysis and management.


• Forecast daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance.


• Compare investment opportunities and make recommendations.


• Oversee an accounting team.


• Generate cost and profit analysis.


• Create secure processes to ensure data is confidential.


• Organize resources and administer cash flows and transactions.


• Ascertain all accounting endeavors and audits comply with financial laws and rules.




• Make recommendations to reduce costs.


• Allocating resources and managing finances.


• Recommending cost reduction strategies.

Head of Finance Requirements:

• Master’s in finance and accounting


• 10+ years of experience


• 5+ years of management experience


• Familiarity with accounting software such as Tally


• Good forecasting analysis


• Expertise in bank reconciliation, bookkeeping, and cash flow management


• Budgeting and risk management experience


• Leadership and management experience.