Head of Finance at Adexen Recruitment Agency

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Our client
Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a Logistics Group to recruit a Head of Finance for its operations in Nigeria.

Job Title: Head of Finance

Job reference n°: NGA1310
Location: Lagos
Function: Accounting & finance

Job description

• The Head of Finance Ensure effective control of all company financial, accounting and information processing systems, whilst developing and maintaining proper procedures and reporting systems to ensure compliance with statutory and company regulations.
• The role reports to the Executive Director
• The role is based in Lagos

Responsibilities

• Initiates, (and agree with the director), installs, implements and enforces financial controls required to safeguard and ensure continuity, profitability and expansion of the company;
• Provides Strategic support to the Executive Director to grow the company business;
• Plans, Coordinates and directs the activities of the company finance team;
• Co-ordinate Budget & Forecast preparation;
• Preparation of long range business plan with the Executive Director;
• Review company Operations
• Monitor cost control measure installed and ensure effectiveness and efficiency
• Oversee Treasury/Funds Management for fund optimization
• Partner with the Executive Director in Financial strategy formulation for the Company
• Ensure effective control of all company financial, accounting and information processing systems, whilst developing and maintaining proper procedures and reporting systems to ensure compliance with statutory and company regulations
• Ensure that all proceeds from sales are banked intact towards maintaining efficient management of company cash.
• Risk management of the Company’s Assets;
• Drives collections of account receivables plus regular debtor circularization;
• Full responsibility for financial statement preparation to ensure it shows true and fair view of the business assets and liabilities;
• Full responsibility for managing Year-end Account Audit with external Auditors;
• Overseeing employee payroll management and ensure relevant deductions are effected;
• Interfacing with external agencies like FIRS, External Auditors, Company Consultants, etc.;
• Provides strategic lead to the finance team to ensure it provides full support to the business
• Quarterly Performance Development Review for key Finance Staff

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in any relevant field
• An MBA or a post graduate degree would be an advantage
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a logistics service environment.
• Candidate must be a member of a professional body and have knowledge of IFRS.
• Financial training & awareness
• Strong leadership skills
• Good communication skills

Remuneration
Attractive package