General Manager

Job Description : GM FINANCE AND CONTROLS NIGERIA Reporting To: Group Chief Executive Officer Salary: Negotiable Conglomerate with several subsidiaries in Africa is looking to hire a Senior Finance Professional who will lead and direct the development and execution of a financial management plan, establish and implement compliance processes and procedures, anticipate and control financial risks in line with business goals and objectives. Purpose of role Given the early-stage of the company’s operations, the GM Finco will play a key role in fund raising across a broad range of investors (DFIs, financial sponsors, etc), establish and track the appropriate KPIs for the business and prioritize the right areas of investment to help the company scale up efficiently. Responsibilities  Monitor the capital requirements of the organization; review the long-and short-term financial objectives and provide guidance to Management on the financial policies of the Company  Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions and investors as may be required, to ensure the business remains adequately funded in terms of long-term funding and working capital lines; structure the most effective financing options/solutions and models for the business  Act as main advisor and strategist providing needed support to the CEO, other executive management and the Board with respect to the identification of financial and operational risk, and the resolution of attendant issues  Consolidate and supervise the company’s procedures including the procurement process, salary payments, expense policy, etc.  Establish and maintain an effective financial management framework covering treasury, tax planning, financial control and management information systems (MIS) processes that support the company’s mission and business objectives  Assume overall responsibility for the company’s budgeting (capex, SG&A) process – work with CEO and Financial Controller to prepare budget, report results, analyze variance and initiate corrective actions to ensure alignment with company’s corporate strategy  Manage the overall balance sheet position of the company in terms of assets, debt and shareholders’ funds and ensure balance sheet meets the growth requirement of the business as well as any covenants with funding partners  Work with external auditors to address audit queries and achieve progressive compliance with acceptable reporting standards and best-in-class internal control systems  Assist the CEO and Board with competitive positioning by studying industry and economic trends, risks, and define initiatives to take advantage of opportunities and mitigate risks Qualifications & Skills  Appropriate Business degree in Finance and/or Accounting; M.Sc. or MBA highly desirable  ACCA, CFA is highly desirable  7+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in the FMCG  Highly numerate, with excellent quantitative, analytical and business awareness skills  An entrepreneurial and hands-on manager with a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven organization  High level of integrity and results orientated  A proven track record with transformation and innovation to drive strategic growth  Strong network of high-profile relationships with Nigerian and international financial institutions  Experience with business start-up in Nigeria desirable  Experience with Export Funding (UKEF/EIB) and cross border leasing advantageous

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