Job For Chief Financial Officer In A Reputable Financial Services Company


A Financial Services Company is recruiting a qualified candidate to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Location: Lagos Objectives

  • To provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company.
Job Description Reporting to the Group Managing Director, the Chief Financial Officer shall:
  • Provide advice and reporting on the state of the company’s finances to the Board;
  • Ensure credibility of the Finance team by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
  • Provide Executive Management with advice on the financial implications of business activities;
  • Manage processes for financial forecasting and budgets;
  • Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities;
  • Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory laws;
  • Serve as the principal advocate for prudent, consistent and accountable management of financial assets;
  • Responsible for the financial management operations which include the development of a financial strategy, metrics tied to that strategy and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve assets and report accurate financial results;
  • Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives;
  • Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans;
  • Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction;
  • Oversee the completion of timely annual audited financial statements.
  • Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
  • Performs other financial-related duties as required.
  • Efficiently implement the financial policies/procedures of the Company in line with generally accepted accounting policies;
  • Be responsible for the timely provision of relevant and reliable financial information to stakeholders;
  • Ensure availability and adequacy of funds to finance operations;
  • Ensure adequate control system and processes to secure the assets of the organization;
  • Manage relationships with Regulatory and Statutory bodies, i.e. NAICOM, FIRS, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, etc.
  • Provide leadership and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives;
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline;
  • Professional certification in Accounting;
  • Minimum of twenty (20) years’ cognate work experience in the financial services industry.
    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] Kindly input “Chief Financial Officer" as the subject of your e-mail.   Application Deadline 30th April, 2019.