Vacancy - Group Chief Financial Officer

Vacancy - Group Chief Financial Officer

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Job Ref n°: NGA1357
Sector: Distribution & FMCG - Nigeria
Function: Accounting & finance

Our client
AfricCon Blogspot Agency is mandated by a leading company operates in the food sector in Nigeria and across West Africa to recruit a Group CFO.


Job Description
    The Group CFO will be responsible for developing strategy to guides the organization in achieving set financial goals and operating prudentially to achieving the targeted margins.
    He/She will also direct and oversee all financial activities of the company including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook and coordinate the activities of the Finance Department
    The role is based in Lagos.


Job Responsibilities
    Oversees all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
    Directs financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with board, management, COOs and other department heads.
    Supervises investment and raising of funds for business.
    Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies.
    Oversees accounting departments, budget preparation, and verification functions. Meets regularly with unit heads to keep informed and to offer direction.
    Reviews reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate.
    Analyzes company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized, down-sized, or eliminated.
    Review and constantly update the Group’s business model in line with the environmental and competitive realities in all markets which the Group operates in. In doing this, the CFO shall ensure the agreed Business model is able to deliver goals and results in line with expectations established by Company
    Ensures that the Group’s own goals are developed and aligned with the overall Company strategic business goals and objectives and cascaded to all staff and relevant stakeholders of the Group
    Ensures operations are in sync with strategy
    Develop and administer policies and practices aimed at ensuring optimal utilization of the company/departmental resources
    Ensure all staff of the Department are evaluated against agreed performance objectives at pre-defined periods set by the HR function.
    Provide coaching and counseling as necessary


Job Qualifications

    Master's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
    ICAN/CPA designation preferred.
    Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information.
    8 – 10 years of experience in financial management with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction and planning
    Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
    Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
    Strong Negotiation Skills
    Strong people and relationship Management skill
    Performance Management
    Reward, Benefits and Compensation Management
    Payroll Management & Administration



How to Apply
Interested applicant should apply through this Link to Apply.