Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Human Resources (HR) Specialist at a Private Healthcare Company - Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) - Our client in the Private Health sector is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Human Resources (HR) Specialist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• Our client is in need of a dynamic, experienced, and highly collaborative leader. We seek visionary, inspirational, and strategic leaders to drive impact and growth. Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and coalition-builders, knowledgeable about business, finance, and health, with the standing, respect, and authenticity to influence and partner with corporations, influencers, and donors.
• They must be eager to contribute to positive societal changes in Nigeria. Project management capabilities are essential, along with the ability to inspire trust, confidence, and collaboration across a diverse community of stakeholders.
• They will be passionate advocates, catalysts, and change agents, building and driving a small, high-performing team, towards quality execution and financial sustainability.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership and project management experience, knowledge of the Nigerian health sector, and high-level IT skills, especially MS Word, PowerPoint & MS Excel.
• An internal perspective and strong networks are essential; good knowledge of the Nigerian political economy is ideal.
• Outstanding interpersonal, public speaking and communication skills are also key. The position is based in Lagos, requiring domestic and international travel.

Major responsibilities

• Financial Control: Manage all finance and accounting operations. Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting. Keep up to date with finance and accounting standards and ensure compliance.
• Manage cash flow and ensure quality control over financial transactions.
• Manage compliance with state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Risk evaluation and management: Analyze financial data for improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to finance policies and update these as appropriate.
• Monitor and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Maintain company accounts, ledgers, and records. Oversee all company accounts and investments.
• Admin and tech support: Troubleshooting issues with tech systems.
• Conduct general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, bookings, event planning, office arrangements, etc.
• Maintain and monitor computer networks and systems.
• Manage support functions including drivers, security, receptionists, etc.
• Human Resource: Resolve issues between management and employees. Handle complaints and whistle-blower reports. Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies by staff.
• Provide advice to managers on improvement policies (equal employment opportunities, sexual harassment awareness, employee advocation, etc.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring process of new staff. Monitor employee training in conjunction with the partnerships and memberships department.
• Conduct new employee orientations.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and maintain employee records. Develop the organization’s manpower and capacity development plans.

Qualifications & Attributes required

• A Chartered / Certified Accountantt with strong organizational abilities
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with overseeing the preparation of financial statements
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures especially IFRS
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of integrity
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience in conflict resolution/mediation
• Able to effectively handle sensitive issues
• Prior experience in monitoring or enforcing corporate governance in an organization
• Prior experience in performance evaluation
• 5 years of middle management or higher experience
• Displays charisma and a high level of personal comportment
• An ability to effectively stand up to authority.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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Note: Only the qualified candidates will be contacted.