CFO

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Lagos

Our client is looking to hire a suitable candidate to fill this position

• Minimum Qualification:Degree
• Experience Level:Management level
• Experience Length:10 years

• Strict compliance with company’s management system software operations (Omega)
• Assisting with high-level decisions about policy and strategy.
• Overseeing the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Assuring legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitoring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Identifying and addressing financial risks and opportunities for the company.
• Supervising the financial reporting and budgeting team.
• Reviewing financial reports for ways to reduce costs.
• Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting
• Support HR operations by coordinating with external service providers (ex: payroll, benefits, recruitment) and internal staff responsible for financial aspects of HR
• Monitor business finance performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls and rest of company
• Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general).

• Proficiency in usage of Omega Management System Software.
• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in financial accounting or relevant discipline, master's degree, or MBA is an added advantage.
• Up to 10 year experience in a senior management position.
• Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management, and general finance and budgeting.
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• Experience with budget management, public accounting, and cash flow.
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate.
• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning

11 May, 2023