Group Chief Financial Officer at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Nigeria - Our client, a leading indigenous Oil and Gas Servicing firm is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Chief Financial Officer

Location: Lagos
Sector: Oil and Gas
Job Type: Full time

Overview

• We are seeking to fill the role of a Group Chief Finance Officer who is not the typical number-cruncher stereotype but someone who thinks of themselves as more of a strategic player in the company.
• He/she needs to be creative, understand best practices, and know how to create more value for the company.

Job Description / Skills and Capabilities

• Responsible for coordinating the annual operating plan and oversee the preparation of the annual budget for the divisions and the group and monitor its implementation.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Provide strategic advice on potential returns and risks to the businesses through analysis of data and financial performance.
• Develop and implement detailed cost management strategies to monitor and control costs Group-wide.
• Participate in the development of the Group’s overall strategic goals and ensure these are cascaded to the different Finance teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration / Management or related discipline.
• Minimum of 17 years work experience with 8 years hands-on experience at senior management in accounting and finance, managing complex strategic issues/minimum of 8 years as a CFO (Preferably in an indigenous oil and gas industry).
• MBA or a Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as ICAN or ACCA.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Previous experience in financing and debt structure and proven track record of raising capital from the international market funding environment.
• Strong treasury and cash flow management experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and internal control principles, operational risk evaluation and governance frameworks.
• Strong entrepreneurial drive and commmercial acumen with a track record of building up an organization within the oil and gas industry.
• Adept at eveluating investments mergers and acquisitions, business diversifications and general company growth.
• Strong relationshp management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively and confidently at al levels.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements as well as the ability to translate these into appropriate policies and procedures.
• Able to develop, implement and review as at when due an ideal capital structure for each of the businesses.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.