Heirs Holdings operates businesses in Africa's financial services, oil and gas, power, real estate, hospitality, healthcare and agribusiness sectors. Although still young, the firm has significant interests in numerous companies, presence in 20 countries across the continent, and our portfolio companies employ over 30,000 people, while empowering thousands more.
This is a strong start on our ambitious mission of creating value and driving economic transformation across the African continent.
We are looking to hire a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the Finance function of a member company of the Heirs Holdings Group.
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Nigeria
Role Summary
The CFO will work directly with the MD/CEO to provide strategic support and guidance to the company on all finance related matters.
Role Responsibilities
Build real estate financial models for evaluating projects.
Oversee cash - flow planning and ensure the availability of funds
Oversee financing strategies and activities, as well as banking relationships
Develop & utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity based financial analysis to provide insight into the organization's operations and business plans
Co-ordinate the development and monitoring of budgets
Organizing and overseeing the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other shareholders meeting.
Preparation of Board Papers
Develop financial business plans, models and forecasts
Run investment analysis
Participate in corporate policy development and the development of short, medium and long term financial plans, and projections
Where required, represent the company to financial partners; investors, institutions, auditors, public officials e.t.c
Remain up to date on company audit best practices
Oversee the accounting department to ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions
Ensure maintenance of appropriate financial procedures
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
Assists Human Resources in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff
Implement financial policies and procedures
Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management policies and procedures
Participate in ad-hoc projects and performs other activities as assigned
Education/Experience Requirements
B.Sc or MSc in Accounting, Finance or Business.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations preferred, ICAN, ACCA
Strong financial modelling skills. Similar experience within the real estate industry is an added advantage.
Strong Investment and cash flow analysis skills. Similar experience within the real estate industry is an added advantage.
Experience in deal structuring and transaction management
10+ years of financial experience and management experience.
Skills/Attributes
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills plus excellent organization skills
Proficiency with automated financial and accounting reporting, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
Strong understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Ability to equilibrate priorities, highly detail oriented, organized in work and good working knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 28th January, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] stating "CFO for Afriland" in the subject header.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.