Chief Financial Officer

Job Description : CFO NIGERIA o Oversee the Finance department activities o Provide strategic financial leadership and ensure accuracy of business planning, financial analysis and forecasting, accounting and budgeting, cost and revenue management, fixed asset accounting, tax and risk management o Ensure accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, financial forecasts, and ratio analysis o Oversee the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with Accounting Policies and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). o Responsible for implementation of operational strategy, work plans, programs, controls, policies and procedures o Ensure collaboration with other departments on financial assessment of projects, business models and business plans. o Ensure the design of a robust business-decision-making framework, driving through process improvements and change initiatives that enable the budgeting, forecasting and reporting to be carried out in a consistent and effective manner o Proactively identify risks and define and implement strategies to prevent revenue leakage o Ensure compliance with the company's policies, procedures and local statutory regulations. Manage Statutory and Internal Auditors o Update accounting Policies and procedures Manual o Manage a large team of accounting, audit and financial professionals Desired Skills and Experience o Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related discipline o MBA is a plus o Minimum of 15 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in a senior managerial position (CFO, FD) within an international group o Previous experience in Emerging markets/Africa is a plus o Good understanding of micro and macroeconomic indices and their impact on the business. o Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis o Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ international accounting and financial reporting standards o Proven experience in foreign exchange operations and regulation. o Working knowledge of SAP o Communication and interpersonal skills. o Leadership and people management skills. o Negotiation and problem-solving skills

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