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Chief Financial Officer [Lagos]
POSTED BY: Precisehire Associates
REF:PHA 263
Date Published:07 June 2022
Date of Expiration:04 December 2022 EXPIRED
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| LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
 Nigeria | LAGOS in Nigeria |
| INDUSTRY |
| REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION
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| JOB TYPE |
| Full-Time |
| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
JOB GRADE Director
DEPARTMENT Finance
LOCATION Lagos
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO CEO
SUPERVISES Finance and IT Team
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES
INTERNALLY RELATES WITH All Employees
EXTERNALLY RELATES WITH All stakeholders of the Company
OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE OF THE JOB
1. The Chief Finance Officer (“CFO”) occupies the top financial position within a company.
2. The CFO is responsible for a range of activities, including accounting, fund raising, risk management, acquisitions, and strategic planning.
3. The ideal CFO should serve as a chief advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and ensure that the company is financially viable and positioned for long-term growth.
4. The CFO is responsible for understanding and measuring key drivers of performance.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITY/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
1. Develop a strategic direction for the business, along with supporting tactics, and monitor the progress of the company in meeting its strategic goals.
2. Oversee the formulation of the annual budget.
3. Develop robust business cases to assess funding needs and expansion initiatives.
4. Develop a system of analytics and performance metrics that support the company’s understanding of its strategic direction.
5. Manage the accounting, treasury, IT and tax departments.
6. Participate in the functions and decisions of the executive management team.
7. Implement operational best practices throughout all areas of responsibility.
8. Oversee the compilation of financial information into financial statements with accompanying disclosures. Ensure the numbers are accurate.
9. Report financial results to management, the Board of Directors, and shareholders.
10. Understand the current and potential risks to which the business is subjected, and take steps to mitigate risks, including the use of control systems, shifting risk to other parties, and insurance coverage.
11. Report on risk issues to the Board of Directors.
12. Ensure that the business complies with regulatory and other legal requirements.
13. Review and act upon the findings and recommendations of internal and external auditors.
14. Monitor projected cash balances.
15. Arrange for financing to meet future cash requirements.
16. Invest excess funds based on projected cash balances.
17. Maintain relationships with banks, lenders, and shareholders.
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| REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline.
2. Professional qualifications e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CFA is required.
3. A post graduate degree/MBA will be an added advantage.
4. A minimum of 10+ years’ experience in a senior management in a reputable organization is required.
5. Great attention to details and good analytical skills needed.
6. Excellent leadership, and communication and presentation skills is required.
7. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills required.
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