Description
Our client, a leading indigenous trading and logistic organisation is looking to recruit a highly skilled Chief Financial Officer who will oversee the company’s financial practices, processes, and strategies to achieve the overall corporate vision.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing strategic support to the CEO and guidance to staff to ensure that the company’s objectives are met
Develop and manage the company’s financing and investing strategy
Providing leadership, direction, and management of the finance and accounting team.
Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations are complied with.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the Company’s financial and management account and performance evaluation
Develop and implement an internal control and audit Programme to ensure compliance with financial procedures and regulations and safeguard the company’s assets.
Develop and maintain the operation of systems, processes, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management and control within the company.
Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
Develop an effective corporate tax strategy.
Requirements
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 10 years working experience
Extensive senior-level accountancy experience
Top-level management experience
Sound knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry and the Nigerian economy
Strategic thinking and analytical skills
Accountancy professional certification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Extensive corporate finance and treasury management experience
Good understanding of tax
Excellent communication skill
Project management skills
Proven ability to work under pressure.
Education:
A good Degree in Business or Social Science
Professional certification – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, etc.
A Postgraduate Degree would be an added advantage.
Technical Skills:
Advanced financial statement analysis, financial modeling, due diligence and valuation, regulation and compliance, industry and firm analysis, risk analysis, corporate strategy, and economic analysis.
*Living in Victoria Island- Lagos will be an added advantage.