Chief Financial Officer at a Reputable Health Maintenance Organization - DCSL Corporate Services Limited

DCSL Corporate Services Limited - Our client, a reputable Health Maintenance Organization, is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for the promotion of sound financial management and accounting practices as well as ensure accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
• The successful candidate will make strategic contribution to Human Resources planning and development whilst providing efficient administrative and IT support to the various business Units of the organization.
• The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the Managing Director / CEO.

Responsibilities
In fulfilling his or her responsibilities, the successful Candidate will:

• Develop and recommend to the CEO the implementation of key financial processes including budgeting, management, and financial accounting.
• Prepare comprehensive and timely financial and management information including cash flow, cash budget, and statutory accounts.
• Establish and maintain effective systems, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization's assets and financial resources.
• Design corporate accounting practices to ensure compliance with statutory requirements under professional accounting standards.
• Prepare financial objectives, budgets, and plan and authorization limits for expenditure and write-offs for submission to the CEO/Board for approval and implementation.
• Manage key banking relationships and ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of transactions.
• liaison with Internal and External Auditors and ensure timely resolution of all audit queries and exception reports.
• Design and implement efficient and decentralized Payroll system in the corporate headquarters and zonal offices.
• Develop and implement effective Human Resources Planning strategy, policies and plans on recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, and promotion, disciplinary actions, redeployment, redundancy, retention, training needs assessment, and career development.
• Work in collaboration with Heads of Departments and Line Management to determine key performance requirements and all human resources planning issues in line with business objectives.
• Provide administrative and general support services to all business units in the organization.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for purchases storing, and distribution of consumables, stationery, utilities, and physical assets.
• Develop and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for office facilities / equipment and arranging for immediate repairs when applicable.
• Comply and/or ensure compliance with Operational NHIS Guidelines as it relates to financial matters.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree or M.Sc. in Accounting or related field
• Professional qualification in Accounting such as (CFA, ICAN, ACCA) is mandatory
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience post NYSC with at least five (5) years’ in a senior managerial role in related field
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites and relevant accounting software.
• Attendance to related courses, workshops, seminars, etc. will be an added advantage
• Ability to speak Hausa will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2021.