Vacancy For Chief Financial Officer In A Reputable Insurance Company

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client, an indigenous Insurance company in Lagos is recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reference Number: 130-PEO01099 Location: Lagos Department: People & Change Nigeria Job type: Permanent Roles & Responsibilities The CFO is responsible for timely provision of relevant and reliable financial information to stakeholders. He/she ensures that adequate control systems and processes are in place to secure the assets of the organization and efficiently implement the financial policies/procedures of the Company in line with generally accepted accounting policies. He/she is to:

• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the finance function.
• Liaise effectively with the external auditors to ensure that efficient audit process is carried out
• Oversee consolidated finance budget preparation and develop financial plans and credit policies.
• Ensure that the company maintains a favourable receivables position.
• Develop financial plan and provide financial advisory support to Management and Board
• Monitor compliance with the Group’s cost management practices, credit management policies and procedures.
• Champion treasury management including analysis and financing for projects and overall capital funding
• Monitor the maintenance of fixed assets inventory/register and performance of annual budget.
• Review and endorse capital expenditure requisition for all units within the Group.
• Oversee preparation of comprehensive, proactive and timely financial and management information, including tax, cash flow and statutory accounts.
• Provide direction for the proper management reporting on the performance of the Group.
• Design and monitor implementation of systems and controls to ensure compliance with tax and other financial regulatory provisions.

• Good knowledge of global financial markets, financial accounting, and information management.
• Technical competence in financial analysis and interpretation, financial management and corporate finance, tax management, IT systems.
• Good leadership and managerial skills.
• Proven record of capital raising
• Strong relationship management skills especially in dealing with investors, regulators and other stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills
• Professionalism and integrity

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ work experience in Financial Services industry, five (5) of which must be at Senior Management level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline.
• Master’s degree in business related discipline is desirable.
• Professional certification in Accounting.