Chief Finance Officer

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by an industrial corporation to recruit a Chief Finance Officer for its operations. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Company to banks at decision making level to position the company as a key customer.
• Drives the fulfillment of funds requirement of the company for the smooth running of operations and growth (investment) requirements.
• Ensures the cost of funds is optimized.
• Ensures right mix of local and foreign currency funds and minimize currency risks.
• Supports the GCFO in identifying, exploring, and availing alternate sources of funds like international institutions, PE, and DFIs and think & create innovative instruments for funding.
• Integral part of the Leadership team to ensure business operations are managed effectively and efficiently.
• Works with CEO and functional heads to drive waste and inefficiencies in all the functions of the organization.
• Minimizes and optimizes working capital requirements by focusing on improvement in various functions of the company.
• Identifies and focuses on process enhancement, redesign, and/ or design in line with highest operational standards.
• Supervises the finance and accounts team to build fiscal discipline, financial accounting, control, and reporting for the company.
• Responsible for creating processes and controls for reducing exposure and minimizing risks to the organization.
• Drives the AOP process.
• Manages cash flows and its effective utilization.
• Leads the company in reporting and representation to the Board and other review platforms within the group.
• Manages external and internal audits to ensure compliance to statutory and group standards and regulations.
• Drives the automation and responsible for system utilization to reduce manual work in the finance and accounts team.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accouting or Finance from a recognised University
• Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar senior role within a large company
• Experience in Banking & Treasury, Accounting & Internal Control, Taxation...
• Deep understanding of business operations, key drivers (of revenues and costs) and significant understanding of how to improve operations.
• Previous experience in Nigeria / Emerging countries is a plus
• Experience of managing B/S and P/L.
• Team management & interpersonal skills.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.