Group Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : GROUP CFO NIGERIA This role provides the leadership and expertise to the group on finance function and supports the achievement of vision for the group. The role is responsible for financial strategy and strengthens group companies finances to deliver their business vision. The role is expected to manage financial health of the companies and help them create value for the stakeholders. The key objective is to build net-worth and value in each group company Develops the financial strategy which will meet the vision and net-worth and health goals set by the board of directors. Define the “extent of problem”, possible alternatives to resolve them with advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives. Drives the “buy-in” of the Board for the appropriate option. Draws the roadmap for execution of the selected option with key milestones and timelines. Creates a Dashboard to update the progress on the plan against the targets. Builds relationships with banks at decision making level to position the group as a key customer. Drives the fulfillment of funds requirement of all group companies for their operations and growth (investment) requirements. Ensures the cost of funds is optimized. Create strategy and processes to ensure right mix of local and foreign currency funds to get lower cost of finance and minimize currency risks. Explore funds from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), wherever possible. Identify, explore, and avail alternate sources of funds like international institutions, PE, and DFIs and think and create innovative instruments for funding. Understands and develops plan to manage the applicable Taxation framework for the group, and all group companies. Works with Tax advisors to implement the agreed taxation compliance road map. Builds relationships with relevant government authorities at the decision-making levels. Actively works and innovates on minimizing the tax liabilities for the group companies and the group. Supervises the Group Financial Controller (GFC) to builds fiscal discipline, financial accounting, control, and reporting across all the group companies. Supervises the group budgetary process. Drives the team to create standardized and automated processes to efficiently report financials. Manages cash flows, drives operational efficiencies, and reduce working capital requirements in group companies. Manages external and internal audits to ensure compliance to statutory and group standards. Drives the automation and system utilization to reduce manual work in the finance and accounts teams across the group. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accouting & Finance from a recognised university MBA is a plus Minimum 10 years experience of leading and managing the finance department of large-to-mid sized group/ organization. 25-30 years experience in finance Deep and wide finance function knowledge of at least 3-4 areas. (Corporate/ Investment finance, commercial, Banking & Treasury, Accounting & Internal Control, Taxation, Governance & risk) Experience of working in Nigeria, Network and existing relationship with Banks, and Government Authorities Experience of managing B/S and P/L. Experience of structuring B/S. Experience of managing stakeholders. Mature, high EQ, pragmatic, flexible approach, and strong commercial judgment. Structured approach, problem solving ability and analytical skills. Excellent communication skills Team management & interpersonal skills. Positive, strong work ethics, and ability to prioritize

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