Chief Financial Officer at Khenpro Global Services

Khenpro Global Services is a human capital organization based in Lagos, Nigeria. We provide human resources services to various clients in different sectors. Our Recruitment and Outsourcing Services have helped improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our clients' service delivery. Our main focus is to enhance client organizations by providing quality services on various aspects of their human resources, allowing the organization to focus on its core issues.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of business and driving the company’s financial strategy and planning.
• Reporting to the CEO, this individual will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (“SLT”) and will lead ateam of professionals serving multiple business units with a continuous focus on assessing the financial performance of the company as well as possible risks and investments. Functional teams include accounting, financial planning & analysis, client service operations.

Responsibilities
Strategy, Planning and Management:

• Assess and evaluate financial performance against long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term growth plan.
• Communicate, engage, and interact with Senior Leadership Team..
• Set goals and objectives for all staff that align with overall strategic objectives of the firm and create a unique team culture based on the core values.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting:

• Review and analyze monthly financial results, along with user and usage information.
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including P&L by business unit, forecast vs. budget by business unit, and cashflow for company.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget, to include income statement, balance sheet, and cashflow.

Accounting and Financial Management:

• Manage the accounting functions and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures. Where necessary, improve processes around the general ledger and accounting activities.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Serve as key point of contact for external auditors, managing preparation and support of all external audits.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Administer, along with Human Resources, all commission and bonus plans for staff with sales organization.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure all appropriate legal compliance.
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships.

Client Service Operations:

• Oversee the processing of invoices, fulfillment of services, and collection of payments.
• Monitor subscriptions such that customers are entitled with services that they have paid for.
• Lead month-end activities and ensure revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP.
• Drive efficiencies through credit card processing while keeping merchant fees within budget.
• Ensure timely response to client inquiries and elevate to appropriate leader when necessary.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field.
• The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in financial and strategic management.
• Proven experience as director of finance or similar role; experience in capital raising and acquisitions a plus.
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and partnership income taxes.
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and foreign entities.
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting with an emphasis on subscription based revenue.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.