Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO) at M-P Infrastructure Limited Group

M-P Infrastructure Limited is a leading infrastructure development and management company. We focus on Renewable Energy, Power, Water, Communication and Technology, offering the entire value chain of solutions from design and construction to operation and maintenance. We have over a decade of experience in the Nigerian market and have expanded our service reach by opening up facilities in Ghana, Cameroon, Zambia, Cote d’Ivoire, Rwanda and South Africa. Our business model is focused on bridging Africa’s infrastructure deficit. In partnership with some of the leading global equipment manufacturers, we are improving the standards of locally driven infrastructure development across the continent

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO)

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Direct overall financial activities across the group and advice the GMD/Board on global financial & strategic objective of the Group
• Provide strategic recommendations to the COO/GMD based on financial analysis and projections, cost identification, allocation and income/expense
• Participate in strategic planning process as an integral member of the senior management team
• Establishing guidelines for annual & periodic budgets. Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets.
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with Group strategic plan
• Monitor the use of all funds to ensure it is in accordance with budgetary goals.
• Assess Organizational performance against the budget and long-term strategic objectives
• Ensure that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with globally accepted Accounting Principles.
• Oversee complete Finance and Accounts activities, monthly financial consolidation, Budgeting, Risk Management, internal Control and Corporate Functions at the Group Level.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate overall corporate strategy with top management and managers of business units with emphasis on profitability, capital investment, good corporate governance to enhancing group corporate value.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information and provide strategic recommendation to the COO/GMD and the Board of Directors
• Develop and implement effective cost allocation methodologies, ensuring accurate assessment of profitability across different business units and subsidiaries.
• Manage capital needs of the Group, ensuring the efficient use of capital expenditure, providing recommendation on best ways to improve efficiency and accountability in relations to all CAPEX and OPEX.
• Working Capital & Cash Flow Management: Supervise daily Financial and Accounting activities to ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are strictly followed by all units.
• Balancing short-term financial concerns and pressures, such as managing cash flow/ liquidity, profitability, in line with long-term vision and sustainable organizational success.
• Ensuring effective compliance / control and responding to regulatory developments, including financial reporting, capital requirements, and corporate responsibility.
• Sharing strategic leadership responsibilities with other senior management team and ensuring the finance/account function supports the business at a strategic and operational level
• Analyze investment decisions and advice on most profitable investment options.
• Assuring legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitoring compliance with laws and regulations .
• Set up and oversee the company’s Finance IT system.
• Provide projects financing and negotiate investment loans from banks
• Oversee company Risk Management system
• Manage all company subsidiary accounting.
• Interface with external bodies on financial matters -- FIRS, BIRS, external auditor, etc.

Academic / Professional Requirements

• MBA / MSc in Finance
• ICAN.ACCA mandatory
• 7 - 12 years of experince in accounting, with at least five (5) years of experience as a CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ( CFO)
• Good accounting regulatory and software knowledge
• Age Bracket: 35 - 45 years
• Though, this vacancy is open to all interested applicants regardless of ethnic affiliations, candidates from the South - Eastern origin will have an advantage for workplace diversity reasons.

Competencies:

• Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Management
• Proven experience as CFO or in a senior management role.
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial laws and risk management practices.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively and delegate.
• Performance Management
• Risk Management
• Taxation
• Treasury and Asset Management
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software.

Salary Budget
N 1,500,000.00 - 2,000,000.00 (Monthly Gross) & other benefits

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their updated curriculum vitae (CV) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applicants that responded tp the previous advertisements should not re-apply as their applications will not be treated.
• Referrals will be entertained
• For Enquiries call: 09169975678