VACANCY FOR A GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Job ref: G-FO)

streSERT Services Limited 27-Jul-2018 ₦300,000 - 600,000 LAGOS , Accounting

Our client is a diversified investment company that manages a selection of strategic investments and companies focused on making the most of opportunities in Nigeria via strategic investments (equity and equity-linked capital) in various sectors, including Agribusiness, Energy, Logistics and Information Technology.

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos state

Role Description:

The Chief Financial Officer will oversee all financial and accounting activity for the organization and its subsidiaries, the role requires the capacity to work with both a strategic and an operational focus. The CFO will be in charge managing investments, budgeting, financial management, developing policies, cost and revenue optimization, treasury management and improving operational strategies. The job holder will also serve as a business partner to the GMD on fund raising, financial planning, financial modeling and key stake holder engagement. The ideal candidate must be a result-focused professional with a clear vision/track record of building and sustaining key business relationship as well as remarkable success in fund raising.

Essential Duties/Expectations:

Accounting, Compliance and Financial Reporting

Oversees accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions, including:

• Establish systems for financial controls and regulatory compliance;

• Oversee accounting, tax and financial reporting functions;

• Develop appropriate internal controls and financial procedures;

• Provide leadership in financial planning and policy development;

• Develop long-term forecasts and maintains long-term financial plans;

• Oversee budgeting and asset management;

• Oversee treasury, cash flow and financing activity;

• Ensure timely preparation of financial and management reports

• Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance regarding all financial functions including audits and proper filing of tax returns;

• Oversee annual audit and all external financial reporting; including but not limited to annual audits and proper filing of tax returns;

• Cash flow planning to match availability of funds with needs;

Fund Raising

• Develop and coordinate a diverse range of fundraising activities and initiatives to support organizational funding requirements;

• Attract, build and maintain relationships with new and existing corporate investors and financiers to secure long term and sustained funding across project lines;

• Meet all fundraising strategy targets, timelines and income projections;

• Coordinate the short, medium and long-term plans of the company, assess the financial requirements and develop effective ways in which financial requirements can be satisfied

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop all relevant financial models;

• Develop, measure, and maintain key financial metrics;

• Prepare analysis and make recommendations for future planning and strategy to CEO and stakeholders, based on, but not limited to: current economic trends, company operations, identified efficiencies, cost benefit analysis, and the need for system enhancements.

• Lead and manage the development of models and evaluations for acquisition and expansion prospects as well as fund expansion.

Financial Reporting

• Oversee and/or prepare financial reports to all applicable subsidiaries and stakeholders;

• Manage monthly and quarterly financial and management reviews with department and subsidiary heads and periodic reporting for executive management, Stakeholders, and the Board of Directors.

• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities, including but not limited to: company revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, funding agencies and the development and monitoring of company and contract/ budgets.

Policies and Processes

• Ensure proper controls and compliance, are in place as well as continuous improvement of internal controls;

Funding and Treasury (Company performance and cash flow)

• Oversee company cash balances and forecasts;

• Maintain banking relationships for all financial transactions;

• Project and make recommendations pertaining to the company’s needs for debt and equity financing;

• Identify and invest surplus funds as needed;

• Ensure maximization of the return on invested funds;

• Oversee the management of cash and investments to appropriately balance risk, return and liquidity;

• Develop relevant dashboards to track both the company’s expected and actual financial performance.

Education/Experience

• 10-13 years’ work experience with at least 5 years in a managerial role preferably in investment banking, corporate banking, with some demonstrable experience in marketing, business development, accounting and finance;

• MBA, ICAN, ACCA, or comparable advanced degree is required

• Experience in executing fund raising activities and proven success of substantial income generation;

• Ability to work within a diverse workplace and environment;

• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership as member of senior management team

• Significant experience in treasury management

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Salary

• Negotiable

Application

• Qualified applicants with the required experience stated above should forward CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘G-FO’ as subject of mails before 27th July, 2018. Only candidates who meet the qualifications listed above will be contacted for interviews.

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