Job For Chief Finance Officer In A Reputable Company

Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a product handling organisation incorporated to provide value added Logistics and distribution service through the Supply Chain from source to destination. They are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Chief Finance Officer Job Reference: 1450 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Logistics & Transport Function: Financial Job Description

• Provide conceptual leadership for the strategic direction and daily operations for all conceptual financial decisions while offering leadership for strategic investment, financing and wealth maximization decision.
• In addition, develop the overall financial strategy and guide the operational execution of the delivery of the company’s vision, ultimately delivering sustainable growth and profitability.

• Create a dynamic and suiting organizational structure, develop and lead senior management team to deliver against key organizational goals, whilst embracing and driving through continuous financial improvement.
• Implement finance strategy, lead the finance team and manage internal external activities relating to finance.

• Determine the optimal structure that will best deliver on the financial obligations and commitments of the organisation.
• Implement and improve the financial rolling plan, strategic direction, business strategy and business model as approved by the board.
• Engage with the Board and the relevant departments to ensure the adoption and delivery of corporate plans and projects.
• Assess and fully develop the financial systems of the organization to superior levels of service and functionality for all customers served by the finance department.
• Develop and implement financial processes that proactively and strategically establish the highest levels of benchmarks and performance for the total organisation in cooperation with the executive team.
• Develop effective financial strategies for service delivery in order to sustain current business and ensure that the organization is sustainable on the long-run.

• Develop and implement effective financial strategies, policies, controls framework and management systems to guide and support overall business operations ensuring compliance with statutory provisions.
• Advise Management on optimal sourcing and application of funds and implications of changes in financial regulations, legislation and government tariffs.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, external auditors and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Identify risks and long-term financial implications of intended organizational projects/ initiatives, and advise the Board and Management accordingly.
• Oversee and ensure the integrity of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Tax workflows and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Manage the budget planning and budget management process and ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with established budgets.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational budgets.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of a sound collections policy while maintaining good rapport with all stakeholders.
• Contribute in the development of strategic plans and forecasts; making recommendations as appropriate through evidence based financial modelling.
• Develop investment strategies that will ensure high returns on investment while assuring liquidity for business operations.
• Supervise the management of the organization’s treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds as approved by management.
• Implement approved Board financial policies in line with generally accepted Financial or accounting practices, FIRS and other statutory requirements.
• Drive the preparation of company annual budgets and monitor performance against targets.
• Develop and utilize financial models to provide a basis for investment decisions, cash flow planning.
• Prepare and present periodic financial performance reports, management accounts, annual financial statements etc. to the Board and management.

• Maintain a fit for purpose Corporate Governance Framework suitable for a commercial organisation and the company’s operating licensing requirements at all times.
• Ensure that effective processes exist to control costs, budgets and capital expenditure.
• Maintain and improve the systems, vision and facility to identify all principal risks and uncertainties relevant to the business, and the development of appropriate financial risk management strategies.

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive finance team.
• Self-development and continuing personal development.
• Manage the performance of managers and team members within the department through the formal performance management system.

• Bachelors' Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• MBA is an added advantage.
• Proven track record in maintaining a fit for purpose Corporate Governance Framework.
• Successful partnership working, specifically the ability to effectively engage with and manage relationships with high profile political and business parties.
• Understanding of foreign exchange operations and regulations, and other relevant regulations-automobile industry, income, tax etc.
• Strong leadership and supervisory and people management skills.
• Minimum of 15 years cognate experience with at least 5 years must be at senior management level.
• Experience in strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA.
• Exhibit proficient knowledge in strategic financial management, Planning, budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, transport and Logistics management.
• A track record of growing a strong corporate performance culture – establishing an innovative and effective performance and service quality evaluation.