Corporate Finance Manager at Cam Dairy Foods Limited

Cam is a Nigerian dairy company that aggregates raw milk from settled pastoralist communities and processes it into nutritious dairy products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Corporate Finance Manager

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Report directly to: The CEO.

About the Role

• We are looking for a Corporate Finance Manager who will bring financial leadership to Câm’s strategic planning processes.
• You will take ownership of the long-term financial plan, act as a finance business partner for our strategic departments, and support the translation of strategic planning into operational delivery.
• This person will perform a combination of budgeting, accounting, fiscal management, financial reporting, internal auditing and financial data processing functions.
• A vital part of this role is having in-depth knowledge, experience and expertise in corporate financial accounting, an understanding of what it takes to work in a rapidly evolving start-up environment, having the mindset of a self-starter and the ability to roll up your sleeves to get the work done if and when necessary.
• You will be responsible for the financial health of the organization, mentoring and coaching direct reports to perform efficiently while diligently following the standard accounting processes of the organization and the regulations provided by the government, guiding management in making sound financial decisions through analysis and insights of the internal and external factors that could lead to the generation of ROI for the organization and the ability to work with and manage various departments and people.
• The ideal candidate should be able to use relevant accounting and data analysis tools/software, communicate effectively (verbal and written), have great leadership and interpersonal skills, be great with numbers and have continuous up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and accounting government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of various accounting reports, financial statements, budgets, cost analyses, rate studies projections and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Prepare and review detailed financial analysis to illustrate key business drivers, and performance indicators, identify engagement risk and determine the appropriate financial strategies to get desired results.
• Analyse data and advise senior managers on profit-maximising strategies; help optimize company profits over time by making intelligent decisions for investments or spending funds to have the greatest return on investment.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with other departmental Heads/Leads, other departments, outside agencies, vendors and state and federal auditors.
• Manage and oversee operations of the finance department to meet set goals and objectives.
• Developing and effectively implementing internal systems, business processes, SOPs, and organisational policies and procedures that ensure efficient and effective operations in finance.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Develop trends and projections for the company's finances.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take.
• Manage and coach an accounting team that can exhibit a great depth of the organization’s values, and culture and show continuous growth in personal, departmental and organizational development.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry standards for corporate finance administration, budget preparation and management, financial reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Display in-depth understanding and application of leading practices in governance concerning finance in the workplace.

Requirements
Only qualified candidates that meet the criteria listed below will be contacted:

• Must have an MBA / M.Sc in Finance.
• Must have ACCA/ACA/CFA
• At least 2 years senior management level experience in a reputable organisation with 6+ years experience as a Financial Manager
• Deep knowledge and use of relevant finance and data reporting tools/software
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
• Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Excel and other MS-word and G-suite tools
• Reside in Abuja or is willing to relocate to Abuja.

Skills and Attributes:

• You have demonstrated experience in corporate finance management, startup advisory services, SME advisory, financial modelling, valuation, capital raising, and principal investing.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience in using extensive financial information to support executive-level decision-making; developing, and using advanced/complex financial models, and making business recommendations from the analysis of corporate financial statements
• You have a great sense of ownership and accountability for your work.
• You are skilled in reviewing accounting process systems and able to identify control procedures, resource needs and interdependencies.
• You are a great manager of people and can build collaboration between several teams to get the work done.
• You have strong past results in creating and implementing processes, the ability to influence adoption in the team and iterating processes based on learnings.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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