Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO NIGERIA Chief Financial Officer at a leading Oilfield Equipment, Structural Steel, Marine Structures Engineering, and Fabrication Company in Nigeria. About the role: The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing the overall financial health of the company, including managing financial risks, analysing financial data, and making strategic financial decisions, and communicating financial results with investors. They are also expected to provide leadership, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting, managing potential investments, managing relationships with financial institutions and investors, and overseeing financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities Oversee and drive the finance function’s operational strategy, annual plans and programmes Ensure alignment of the function’s strategy with the Company’s corporate strategy, goals and objectives Oversee the process of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key banks and other financial institutions Authorise expenditure/ transactions in line with the organisation’s approved authority limits Coordinate timely preparation, consolidation and reporting of monthly and annual financial statements and ensure they reflect the Group’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements Manage the relationship with external auditors, regulatory bodies/authorities and financial management consultants Oversee preparation of financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decision-making purposes Ensure compliance with taxation requirements and achieve budgeted effective tax rate for the Company Establish robust financial controls, systems and procedures as necessary Candidates Requirements Extensive financial and accounting knowledge, including in depth understanding of finance best practices, international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or other relevant higher business degree Minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience, of which at least four (4) years at senior management level Experience in oil and gas, engineering, fabrication, construction or other industrial sectors preferable Strong knowledge of project cost accounting, budgeting, extensive PowerPoint presentations and budgetary control techniques Experience in strategic financial planning and analysis

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