Chief Finance Officers (CFO) at the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is a leading professional body in Nigeria and recognized locally and internationally. The Institute is dedicated to enhancing the status and practice of Corporate Governance and Public Administration.

The Institute requires the services of an experienced professional to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Location: Lagos
Dept: Finance & Accounts
Report To: Registrar/CEO

Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for providing financial advice and support to Council and the Secretariat.
• Monitoring and interpreting financial statements and producing forecasts.
• Participating in formulating strategic and long-term business plans.
• Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk.
• Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts e.g. Auditors, Bankers and Statutory Organizations such as the Tax Authorities.
• Producing accurate financial reports in a timely manner.
• Managing budgets
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislations.
• Responsible for the custody of the Institutes financial documents including cheque books.
• Preparation of interim/monthly/quarterly/annual management and statutory financial statements.
• Fixed Assets Administration.
• Tax Management.
• Pensions Management.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Registrar/CEO or the Council.

Requirements

• Must have a degree in Accountancy, Economics or Business Management.
• Must he a member of a Professional Accounting Body recognized by an Act of the National Assembly.
• Must have at least 10 years relevant working experience with the last 3 years being in a Management position.
• Should be between 5 -45 years of age.
• Should be conversant with sage line 50 and excel accounting software.

Skills:

• Commercial and business skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High numeracy and sound technical skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Capacity to make quick but rational decisions
• Potential to lead and motivate others

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to: [email protected]