Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO NIGERIA Large industrial corporation to recruit a Chief Finance Officer for its operations. The position is based in Lagos. Responsibilities · Represents the Company to banks at decision making level to position the company as a key customer. · Drives the fulfillment of funds requirement of the company for the smooth running of operations and growth (investment) requirements. · Ensures the cost of funds is optimized. · Ensures right mix of local and foreign currency funds and minimize currency risks. · Supports the GCFO in identifying, exploring, and availing alternate sources of funds like international institutions, PE, and DFIs and think & create innovative instruments for funding. · Integral part of the Leadership team to ensure business operations are managed effectively and efficiently. · Works with CEO and functional heads to drive waste and inefficiencies in all the functions of the organization. · Minimizes and optimizes working capital requirements by focusing on improvement in various functions of the company. · Identifies and focuses on process enhancement, redesign, and/ or design in line with highest operational standards. · Supervises the finance and accounts team to build fiscal discipline, financial accounting, control, and reporting for the company. · Responsible for creating processes and controls for reducing exposure and minimizing risks to the organization. · Drives the AOP process. · Manages cash flows and its effective utilization. · Leads the company in reporting and representation to the Board and other review platforms within the group. · Manages external and internal audits to ensure compliance to statutory and group standards and regulations. · Drives the automation and responsible for system utilization to reduce manual work in the finance and accounts team. · Bachelor's degree in Accouting or Finance from a recognised University · Master's degree is a plus · Minimum 20 years experience in a similar senior role within a large company · Experience in Banking & Treasury, Accounting & Internal Control, Taxation... · Deep understanding of business operations, key drivers (of revenues and costs) and significant understanding of how to improve operations. · Previous experience in Nigeria / Emerging countries is a plus · Experience of managing B/S and P/L. · Team management & interpersonal skills.

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