Clement Ashley Consulting

Job type: Full time

Location: Lagos

Application Deadline: November29, 2017

Position: Head of Finance

Responsibilities

Support the CEO in reporting to the board of directors and its three board level committees. Drive the Strategic Planning and Budgetary Process including translating strategic objectives into Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Key Risk Indicators (KRI”s) for all staff. Set operational objectives and goals for the units in the group and ensure achievement of set objectives by implementing balanced scorecard reporting. Assist management in formulating business support policies that maximize the market value of the company and minimize its risk profile. Oversee all financial and accounting functions/services in support of the operations including but not limited to. Contribute to customer needs identification and the development of new products to meet such needs. Establish performance objectives and targets for team members. Monitor and evaluate the performance of the department and of team members. Communicate with departmental staff on relevant business and corporate matters through regular meetings. Participate actively in Management  Committee meetings  and other management bodies . Provide on-the-job coaching for staff and ensure that other training needs of staff are identified and addressed. Prepare staff performance appraisals objectively and promptly. Prepare monthly financial statements in line with IFRS Review Trial Balance, Journals and Payment Vouchers. Prepare and review Stock/Inventory reconciliations. Undertake Tax Management and Planning Checking and signing of advice’s and funds transfer documents. Preparation of budget and monthly budgetary controls reports. Prepare monthly profitability reports and chair the meeting for monthly review of profitability and corrective action planning. Prepare required returns for FIRS, LIRS, and NSITF etc. Relate with Account and Tax Auditors for annual audits. Manage vendor payments as well as act as signatory for business transactions and approve operating expenses within authorized limit. Manage the working capital of the company with special reference to creditors, inventory and debtors. Liaise with bankers, financiers, and consultants as the need arises. Undertake treasury management by the development of investment proposals and advice the CEO on the best ways of investing surplus funds to grow the business in addition to capital resource planning. Ensure maximum efficiency and cost control in business administrative operations in order to minimize returns on investment. Ensure effective financial planning, accounting and cost control for the company. Prepare other ad-hoc reports as may be required. Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.

Requirements

B.Sc, B.A and MBA in Engineering, Finance or Business and Numerate related discipline. Professional Accounting qualification and /or Financial Analysis (ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CFA) is also required.

Experience

Applicants must have a minimum of cumulative 10 years experience in a retail distribution or FMCG firm, at least 5 of which must be at Senior Managerial level.

The Person

Interested applicants must not be more than 40years of age, medically fit with lots of stamina as the job demands the ability to work 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, if need be. Excellent spoken and written English is mandatory. Ability to understand English spoken with a foreign accent is necessary.

Skills & Attributes

Skilled in the use of Microsoft Dynamics, Knowledge of the Balanced Scorecard as a Performance Management Tool, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Punctual, Must be Strategic Thinking/Planning, Accounting, Audit and Business Analysis Skills, Advanced Computer Literacy, Negotiation Skills, Managerial and Leadership Skills, Training/Coaching Skills and Project Management Skills.

Remuneration

Excellent salary and remuneration package between 5 million to 8 million Naira per annum.

How To Apply

Candidates should send a soft copy of application, CV and Plan of Action by email to clementashleyconsulting@yahoo.com cc: fm2017@clementashleyconsulting.org with the “HOF 2017 and Your Name” as the subject.

Note: Please call 08080642478 after completing the above if you do not receive an immediate auto response with further instructions.

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