One of Nigeria’s most diversified financial services group is seeking to employ a
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
Job Objectives
• To play a crucial role in developing and implementing the group’s strategy as approved by the Board of Directors and to oversee the finance functions of the Group.
• The CFO will be responsible for supervising the budgetary process, assessing and evaluating actual performance against budget, developing strategy and mechanisms for effective performance monitoring to align performance to organizational goals and to provide management support in the day-to-day running of the finance function.
• Support the GED on strategic and finance related functions of the Group
• Support the GED and the business in meeting revenue-targets, minimizing costs and maximizing profitability
• Keep the company’s strategy in focus at all times, continuously reviewing the company’s strategy and benchmarking to align strategy to changes in file local and international market
• Supervise the budgeting process to ensure timely completion of the budget, undertake bi-annual budget reviews and secure Board approval for the Group’s annual budget
• Oversee GL management and security; ensure compliance with relevant
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (including IFRS implementation) and regulatory requirements and maintain internal control safeguards and coordinate all audit activities
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as and when needed
• Oversee financial strategy, cash management, investment and asset management
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures
• Develop timely and accurate financial and management reports reflecting the true financial activities of the Group, coordinate annual audit activity, lodge efficient and timely corporate tax returns
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements
• First degree in any field (in addition to a professional qualification in accounting such as ACCA, ACA,CPA)
• Must have at least 10 years working experience of which 8 must have been in the financial sector
Key Competency Requirements
• Knowledge The CFO must be a seasoned and mature accountant with at least 10 years experience in auditing and financial matters
• Must be a self starter, motivated and a solution driven and proactive person with sound leadership qualities
• The CFO must ideally have experience managing finance, budgeting, control and reporting functions in a financial services organization
• The CFO must be familiar with financial sector regulations and understand the impact and dictates of all legal frameworks in relation to the financial services industry.
Skills
Ability to evaluate and interpret financial statements with a sound financial management capability Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong leadership and negotiating skills
Must be calm, be a good listener, exhibit drive and passion with a flair for numbers
Must be a team player
Remuneration
Attractive and highly competitive.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward a detailed CV and application letter to either of the under-mentioned addresses:
The Group Head (Human Resources)
P.O. Box 112,
Marina, Lagos.
Or
The Group Head (Human Resources)
P. O. Box 3996
Oshodi, Lagos.
Closing Date: 20th April, 2010
