Clement Ashley Consulting - Our client, an Investor who wants to start a chain of Supermarkets in one territory and expand nationally, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head, Finance
Ref No : HOF 2017 Location: Lagos
Job Objective
To provide relevant strategic performance, accounting, cost control, tax and other financial management information and leadership to meet the needs of the board, management, regulatory authorities and other recognized stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Support the CEO in reporting to the board of directors and its three boards level committees
Drive the Strategic Planning and Budgetary Process including translating strategic objectives into Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s) for all staff
Set operational objectives and goals for the units in the group and ensure achievement of set objectives by implementing balanced scorecard reporting
Assist management in formulating business support policies that maximise the market value of the company and minimise its risk profile
Oversee all financial and accounting functions/ services in support of the operations including but not limited to:
Prepare monthly financial statements in line with IFRS
Review Trial Balance, Journals and Payment Vouchers
Prepare and review Stock/Inventory reconciliations
Prepare and review bank reconciliations
Undertake Tax Management and Planning
Checking and signing of advices and funds transfer documents
Preparation of budget and monthly budgetary controls reports
Prepare monthly profitability reports and chair the meeting for monthly review of profitability and corrective action planning
Prepare required returns for FIRS, LIRS, and NSITF etc
Relate with Account and Tax Auditors for annual audits
Manage vendor payments as well as act as a signatory for business transactions and approve operating expenses within authorized limit
Manage the working capital of the company with special reference to creditors, inventory and debtors
Liaise with bankers, financiers and consultants as the need arises
Undertake treasury management by the development of investment proposals and advise the CEO on the best ways of investing surplus funds to grow the business in addition to capital resource planning
Ensure maximum efficiency and cost control in business administrative operations in order to minimise cost and maximise returns on investment
Ensure effective financial planning, accounting and cost control for the company
Prepare other ad-hoc reports as may be required
Contribute to customer needs identification and the development of new products to meet such needs
Establish performance objectives and targets for team members
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the department and of team members
Communicate with departmental staff on relevant business and corporate matters through regular meetings
Participate actively in Management Committee meetings and other management bodies
Provide on-the-job coaching for staff and ensure that other training needs of staff are identified and addressed
Prepare staff performance appraisals objectively and promptly
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO
The Person
Must not be more than 40 years of age, medically fit with lots of stamina as the job demands the ability to work 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, if need be Excellent spoken and written English, ability to understand English spoken with a foreign accent Excellent spoken Igbo and /or Yoruba
Qualifications
B.Sc/HND in Engineering, Finance or Business and numerate related discipline. Professional Accounting qualification and / or Financial Analysis (ACA / ACCA / ACMA /CFA) is a requirement.
Experience:
Candidate must have minimum of cumulative 10 years’ experience in a retail distribution or FMCG firm, at least 5 of which must be at Senior Managerial level
Skills & Attributes:
Punctual, Must be Strategic Thinking/planning, Accounting, Audit and Business Analysis skills, Financial Management Skills, Advanced Computer Literacy, Skilled in the use of Microsoft Dynamics, Knowledge of the Balanced Scorecard as a Performance Management Tool, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Managerial and Leadership skills, Training/Coaching skills and Project Management Skills
Remuneration
Excellent Salary and Remuneration package between 5million to 8million NGN per annum
Application Closing Date
15th November, 2017.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a soft copy of Application, CV and Plan of Action by e-mail to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] with the Job Reference and your name in the subject bar of your email
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