Head, Enterprise Resources Management at a Public Healh Firm - Smart Partners Consulting Limited

Smart Partners Consulting Limited - Our client in the Private Health sector is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Enterprise Resources Management

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are in need of a dynamic, experienced, and highly collaborative leader. We seek visionary, inspirational, and strategic leaders to drive impact and growth. Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and coalition-builders, knowledgeable about business, finance, and health, with the standing, respect, and authenticity to influence and partner with corporations, influencers, and donors.
• They must be eager to contribute to positive societal changes in Nigeria. Project management capabilities are essential, along with the ability to inspire trust, confidence, and collaboration across a diverse community of stakeholders.
• They will be passionate advocates, catalysts, and change agents, building and driving a small, high-performing team, towards quality execution and financial sustainability.
• The positions are based in Lagos, requiring domestic and international travel.

Major Responsibilities
Financial Control:

• Manage all finance and accounting operations.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting. Keep up to date with finance and accounting standards and ensure compliance.
• Manage cash flow and ensure quality control over financial transactions. Manage compliance with state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Risk evaluation and management:

• Analyze financial data for improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to finance policies and update these as appropriate.
• Monitor and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Maintain company accounts, ledgers, and records.
• Oversee all company accounts and investments.

Admin and tech support:

• Troubleshooting issues with tech systems.
• Conduct general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, bookings, event planning, office arrangements, etc.
• Maintain and monitor computer networks and systems.
• Manage support functions including drivers, security, receptionists, etc.

Human Resource:

• Resolve issues between management and employees. Handle complaints and whistle-blower reports.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies by staff.
• Provide advice to managers on improvement policies (equal employment opportunities, sexual harassment awareness, employee advocation, etc.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring process of new staff.
• Monitor employee training in conjunction with the partnerships and memberships department.
• Conduct new employee orientations.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and maintain employee records.
• Develop the organization’s manpower and capacity development plans.

Qualifications & Attributes Required

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• A chartered/certified accountant with strong organizational abilities
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership and project management experience, knowledge of the Nigerian health sector, and high-level IT skills, especially MS Word, PowerPoint & MS Excel
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with overseeing the preparation of financial statements
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures especially IFRS
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of integrity
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience in conflict resolution/mediation
• Able to effectively handle sensitive issues
• Prior experience in monitoring or enforcing corporate governance in an organization
• An internal perspective and strong networks are essential; good knowledge of the Nigerian political economy is ideal.
• Prior experience in performance evaluation
• Displays charisma and a high level of personal comportment
• An ability to effectively stand up to authority
• Outstanding interpersonal, public speaking and communication skills are also key.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified