KPMG International is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is also represented in Nigeria offering Audit, Tax and Advisory Services.
Our client, a non-Operating holding company of a leading financial services Group with commercial banking, investment banking, capital market and insurance subsidiaries has recently concluded the reorganisation of its businesses in line with regulatory requirements.
As a resuit of this re-organisation, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the following select positions within the Holding Company. The ideal candidates for these positions will be mid - senior management level staff with proven abilities and possess clear leadership potential.
Job Title: Head of Finance
Code: HOD - FS001
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will he responsible for the Company’s financial strategy, Group. reporting and adherence to accounting and reporting standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the articulation of Group capital allocation and investment strategies in alignment with the group’s objectives.
- Coordinate the tracking and reporting of subsidiaries’ performance.
- Oversee timely and accurate preparation of Group financial reports in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Anticipate Group funding requirements and articulate appropriate and optimal financial strategies.
- Provide broad guidelines for the articulation and documentation of Group finance policies and procedures.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably in accounting, finance, mathematics, or statistics).
- Professional accounting! finance certification, (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA).
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant experience of which at least five (5) must have been at management level in an accounting or finance-related function.
- Good understanding of local and foreign financial regulations and financial reporting standard iIFRS and GAAP).
- Strong business acumen, tact and an ability to relate with executive management and Board of directors.
Application Closing Date
1st March, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send applications which include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information, Applicant’s updated curriculum vitae, Copies of relevant credentials and certificates. to:
[email protected] , with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.
Note: All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.