Head of Finance at Fastest Cakes Limited

Fastest Cakes is a large cake logistics company primarily based in Lagos with 5 active production facilities. Its vision is to deliver excellent and affordable cakes very fast. With over 75 full-time staff, it's looking to expand its talent base to bring in high-quality professionals to grow its operations. The company has delivered well over 60,000 cakes in under 3 years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
We are seeking a head of finance to help us grow profitably, create and implement financial policies, supervise the accounts department, and provide financial advisory to our executive directors.

• Supervise the accounting to ensure accurate financial records are kept.
• Supervise the use of accounting software like Quickbooks by the accounts team.
• Analyze financial data including profits and costs.
• Calculate the cost per unit of production, marketing, and delivery and sustain these at optimum levels.
• Create detailed financial plans on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Create, defend, and implement financial budgets to ensure profitability.
• Leadmonthly financial reporting, planning,and budget meetings.
• Supervise the company's charity policy and ensure it's impactful.
• Lead the company's relationship with banks and other financial houses.
• Develop a strategic investment policy and implement it.
• Come up with a sustainable petty cash policy and block cash leaks.
• Conducting risk management.

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics, or a similar financial field
• Postgraduate in Finance Certifications like CFA.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Proven experience as a finance analyst or senior finance role.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of Quickbooks or similar accounting software.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel or Google sheets.
• Should reside near Ikeja.
• Should be willing to work 23 days a month.
• Should be able to work on some weekends and public holidays
• Should be agile, smart, and deeply analytical

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in the body of the mail (why you're a good fit for the role) to: [email protected] using "Head of Finance" as the subject of the mail.