Group Finance Director Job in A leading Nigerian Conglomerate

Our client is an indigenous group with interests in real estate, manufacturing, investment/asset management and logistics. Due to significant business expansion, the group needs a smart professional to occupy the position of a Group Finance Director

The Role

The Group Finance Director oversees all financial aspects of company strategy and is responsible for the flow of financial information to the chief executive, the board and, where necessary, external parties such as investors or financial institutions. This position is open to Nigerians and non-Nigerians.

Title: Group Finance Director
A leading Nigerian Conglomerate – Nigeria

Job description
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall control of the company’s accounting function

Financial planning and related ongoing advice for the chief executive and senior management; oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure

Formulate financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the board

Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems

Corporate finance: managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions, as appropriate

Prepare annual accounts, including group and subsidiary accounts; intra-group accounting and financial matters

Coordinate, analyze and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required)

Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties

Insurances / Risk Management

Support the Operations team in product costing and margin analysis as required

Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs

Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms performance

Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting and other corporate policies.

Proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting and all pertinent IFRS, SEC rules and regulations

Desired Skills and Experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Character and Integrity

Degree-level education; higher qualification is an asset

Certified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification

Significant experience in finance, with at least five years in senior management role

Appropriate candidate must have a passion for getting things done, and an appreciation for details. Must believe in continual process improvement and must be ready to jump in to handle fires as they occur.

Experience managing an accounting/finance team of 15 – 20 professionals

Proficiency in the use of accounting software applications, databases and spreadsheets

Excellent skills in data analysis and presentation

Very process oriented

Sterling Leadership qualities

Leadership behaviour and team-orientation are basic requirements for this role

A very good team player

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