Chief Financial Officer at U-Connect Human Resource Limited

U-Connect Human Resource Limited is a leading provider of HR Services, founded in 2004, we are a Human resource consulting company with head office in Lekki peninsula, Lagos. We are a proud Nigerian operation offering local support and services in the area of Human resource solutions with service offerings that include world-class personnel outsourcing, e-recruitment, headhunting, training and development, quality management solutions, outplacements, verification, computer-based pre-assessment, and competency testing as well as Business process outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Fintech
Job Grade: Manager

Job Summary

• The ideal Candidate will be responsible for the Company's financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, internal control, and risk management activities.
• The function involves managing personnel of the finance department and working in collaboration with other departments and subsidiaries to achieve corporate goals and financial health.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day accounting processes and guiding Accountants in the finance department.
• Overseeing all the Company'sfinancial planning and analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, local regulations, Group policies, and guidelines.
• Liaise with Auditors (both statutory & Internal) for timely and smooth completion of the audit.
• Compares sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Reviews the planning process and suggests improvements to financial performance.
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Works with the MD and other heads of department to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process and provide strategic recommendations.
• Work on Special projects from time to time as required by Management.
• Preparation and reconciliation of monthly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Assisting the Regional Financial Director in creating, monitoring, and updating financial related policies and procedures.
• Monthly Expense Analysis.
• Executing Controlling aspects of SAP.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Oversee the Management of vendors’ relationships.

Job Requirements

• HND / B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• M.Sc / MBA is a plus.
• 8 - 10 years of proven experience as CFO, head of Finance, or relevant role.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills Excellent communication and people skills.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).
• CFA is a strong advantage, FCA is a must have.

Remuneration/Salary
N20,000,000 annual gross.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application / CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline  17th December, 2022.