Head of Finance and Accounts at a Property Development Company - Amy Consulting

Amy Consulting - Our client is a Property Development Company located in Victoria Island, Lagos that specializes in acquiring, developing, and investing in luxury housing in cities across Nigeria.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Finance and Accounts

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Head of Finance and Accounts position is accountable for the overall financial operations of the company. This includes the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.
• The successful candidate will report to the Group MD / CEO.

Key Responsibilities
Planning:

• Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
• Develop financial and tax strategies.
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
• Develop matrices that monitor Profit and Cost Units.

Operations:

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies.
• Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced not limited to auditors, regulators and agencies.
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
• Implement operational best practices.
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Supervise acquisition due diligence and work with procurement/executive office on acquisitions.

Financial Information:

• Oversee the issuance, management and flow of financial information.
• Report financial results to the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the audit process.

Funding:

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.
• Arrange for debt and equity financing or spearhead all capital raising endeavours of the company.
• Invest funds and lead investment decisions under the supervision of the CEO.

Third Parties:

• Maintain banking relationships.
• Represent the company with investment bankers and investors.

Key Requirements

• First Degree in accounting or Business Administration.
• A Master's Degree will be an advantage (Preference will be given to candidates with an MBA in Finance or Accounting).
• Business experience and 10+ years of progressive management experience for a large corporation.
• Experience in partnering with an executive team.
• Have a high level of written and oral communication skills.
• ACCA, ICAN or CFA qualifications.
• IFRS compliance.

Salary
N50,000 - N900,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2023.