• Application Deadline:
• Position: Chief Financial Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Summary:

• As the Chief Financial Officer, you are responsible for directing and overseeing the financial actions of the company, this includes; tracking cash flow and financial planning, analyzing the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses, preparing financial reports and performing effective risk management.


• Your ability in Finance Management will contribute to the Company’s growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy Development

• Formulate and execute the company’s financial strategy aligning with the overall company’s objectives


• Assess the financial implications of business decisions and provide strategic financial guidance.


• Identify opportunities for revenue growth, capital efficiency.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Oversee the creation of budgets, financial models, and forecasts for informed decision making


• Ensure alignment of budgetary goals with the overall financial strategy.


• Analyze trends, market conditions, and internal factors to make accurate predictions


• Regularly assess actual financial performance against budgeted and forecasted figures.

Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring resilience against market fluctuations and regulatory changes


• Establish risk management policies and procedures to guide the organization


• Develop contingency plans to respond effectively to identified risks.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, adhering to accounting standards and regulations


• Clearly communicate financial performance, risks and opportunity.


• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data throughout the reporting process

Audit Oversight

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with auditing standards.


• Facilitate communication and information exchange throughout the audit process.


• Review Financial statements to ensure they accurately represent the financial position of the company

Treasury Functions

• Oversee treasury operations, managing investments, debt, and foreign exchange exposure.


• Implement hedging strategies to mitigate the impact of exchange rate fluctuations


• Implement treasury management systems for efficient cash and risk management.

Cash flow management

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and financial obligations to ensure liquidity


• Develop and maintain accurate cash flow forecasts to anticipate future financial needs.


• Implement strategies to optimize working capital, including managing receivables, payables and inventories.

Capital Structure Management

• Evaluate and optimize the company’s capital structure to support business goals.


• Evaluate the cost of capital and its impact on the overall financial health.


• Evaluate the financial risks associated with the current capital structure.

Financial planning and analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data and market trends to provide strategic insight.


• Translate strategic goals into financial plans and initiatives.

Requirements

• Professional Accounting qualifications with a recognized body and at least 6 years post qualifying experience


• Proficiency in financial fore-casting and budgeting.


• Familiarity in implementing risk management strategies.


• Proven ability to evaluate and optimize the company’s capital structure.


• Experience in debt management, equity financing, and cost of capital analysis.


• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting


• Strong Leadership and Management skills


• Strategic mindset with the ability to align financial initiatives with broader business strategies.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Proficiency in using financial software and analytical tools