Sigma Qualitas is a network of seasoned and experienced consultants, with several years work experience in large multinational organizations and the public sector, who have come together for the purpose of providing consultancy expertise and training to clients across various industries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Lagos
Report to: Group CEO
Job Description
- Responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial related activities of the Company.
- This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, cash management, tax management, strategic planning, forecasting (budgeting), financial reporting and business plan execution for future business growth.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and operating procedures.
- Create, coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting, tax planning, and conversation of assets.
- Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.
- Supports the Board in the preparation of budgets and financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets and forecast for future business growth.
- Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
- Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.
- Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses and information reports.
- Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures.
- Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
- Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
- Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyse financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas.
- Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
- Oversee financial management of foreign operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Managing Director
Requirements and Skills
Graduate Qualifications:
- A First degree in finance or any related social sciences from a recognised University. Must be a registered member of relevant professional body required.
Post Graduate Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Post Graduate Qualification and CA, ACA/ACCA qualified with experience in financial leadership roles would be required. MBA of advantage.
Previous Work Experience:
- Relevant work experience in leadership role in consulting, project management, and development of buildings, management information system and administrative function required
Experience:
- 15 years’ work experience with at least 10 years at senior managerial position experience is preferred (NYSC is ESSENTIAL).
Certifications and Training Requirements:
- Professional Qualification and Certification in Project Management would be of advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation.
- Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- High level of integrity and dependability with strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
- Experience in strategic planning and execution.
- Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. A strong working knowledge of Sage and Excel is preferred.
- Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
- Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
- Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Application Closing Date
Friday 9th December, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to:
[email protected]
Note
- Shortlisting is based on the requirements in the given job descriptions above such as; qualifications required, years of experience, technology and industry exposure.
- All candidates for the list positions MUST have relevant and required work experience.