Job For Chief Financial Officer In A Reputable Financial Services Company

A Financial Services Company is recruiting a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Location: Lagos Objectives

• To provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company.

• Provide advice and reporting on the state of the company’s finances to the Board;
• Ensure credibility of the Finance team by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Provide Executive Management with advice on the financial implications of business activities;
• Manage processes for financial forecasting and budgets;
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities;
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory laws;
• Serve as the principal advocate for prudent, consistent and accountable management of financial assets;
• Responsible for the financial management operations which include the development of a financial strategy, metrics tied to that strategy and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve assets and report accurate financial results;
• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives;
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans;
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction;
• Oversee the completion of timely annual audited financial statements.
• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Performs other financial-related duties as required.
• Efficiently implement the financial policies/procedures of the Company in line with generally accepted accounting policies;
• Be responsible for the timely provision of relevant and reliable financial information to stakeholders;
• Ensure availability and adequacy of funds to finance operations;
• Ensure adequate control system and processes to secure the assets of the organization;
• Manage relationships with Regulatory and Statutory bodies, i.e. NAICOM, FIRS, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, etc.
• Provide leadership and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives;

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline;
• Professional certification in Accounting;
• Minimum of twenty (20) years’ cognate work experience in the financial services industry.