General Manager, Finance at a Pan African Information Technology and Engineering Company

A Pan African Information Technology and Engineering Company, Specialized in Software development, Database and Analytics Solutions, Systems Integration, Systems Support, Consulting and Advisory Services. We are OEM distributors and VAR of a wide range of Strategic and Transformative IT Solution for the Public and Private Sector.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: General Manager, Finance

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• To anticipate and control financial risks by ensuring the availability of accurate and current financial data and financial resources in line with ActivEdge' business objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and champion the articulation and development’s strategy ensuring alignment with company’s corporate strategy and business goals.
• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the division’s functions and activities.
• Coordinate the identification of risks, their short and long-term financial implications and advise Management accordingly.
• Oversee the establishment of efficient controls to mitigate identified financial risks
• Ensure the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, procedures and processes in line with leading practices and accounting standards.
• Enforce corporate governance in the Company’s financial decision making.
• Oversee the development of the company’s corporate budget and allocation of financial resource.
• Maintain financial responsibility in company’s assets in terms of accounts, valuations and loss protection.
• Coordinate timely preparation of the company’s financial statement ensuring accuracy and compliance with stationary and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proactive and accurate generation of relevant reports to aid management’s decision making process.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant financial institutions and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports and activities.

Competency and Skill Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline preferably in Accounting or any other finance or business related discipline
• Relevant professional accounting qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA or other relevant higher business degree with proven analytical and qualitative accounting/finance competencies.
• Minimum of 8 - 10 years cognate experience in finance account management/ tax auditing, at least 4 years of which must have been at management level
• Excellent appreciation of financial risks and mitigating controls
• Strong knowledge of heading finance and accounting, standards practices and processes
• Strong understanding of international and local tax & regulatory framework
• Good understanding of the ICT industry
• Strong negotiating and business development skills
• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Strong business acumen with excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected]