CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

September 11, 2023

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JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Work with other members of the executive team to develop, finance and implement growth initiatives and objectives including new products and businesses
  • Develop strategic financial initiatives for company in the manner that will assist in achieving the company’s objectives
  • Identify opportunities geared towards maximising company’ earnings
  • Provide strategic financial management and leadership support across the business, in line with the overall corporate strategy
  • Develop, update and implement finance and tax strategies, policies and processes
  • Initiate and co-ordinate the formulation of the financial plan and annual budgets. Monitors progress towards their achievement
  • Engage Executive Management and the appropriate Board Committees to develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections for company
  • Develop and utilise financial models and activity-based financial analysis to provide a basis for investment decisions and business planning
  • Provide advice on liquidity, investment and financial asset management
  • Develop appropriate investment policies for the optimal investment of the company’s investible funds
  • Manage the company’s treasury assets to achieve optimal sourcing, application and growth of funds
  • Develop and implement a sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions
  • Develop and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system in compliance with statutory requirements
  • Ensure proper maintenance of the financial records/Books of Accounts of company
  • Monitor and control revenue and expenses (opex and capex) to ensure operational and financial efficiency
  • Approve payroll along with the Human Resources Department
  • Oversee the activities of all units within the Finance Team, including Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Treasury Management and Investor Relations

Develop capability of subordinates towards the achievement of departmental performance target

PERSON SPECIFICATION

·         Minimum of a university degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other relevant discipline from a reputable institution

·         Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalents

·         An MBA or Masters degree in a related discipline

·         Minimum of fifteen (10) years’ experience, with at least five (5) years’ experience in an Executive Management role

·         Experience in an ICT Services sector

Good knowledge of the Capital Market and Information Technology and Commercial functions with bottom line accountability