Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO NIGERIA FOR INDUSTRIAL COMPANY 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. Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accouting or Finance from a recognised University Master's degree is a plus Minimum 18 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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