A dynamic and fast growing Microfinance Bank located in Lagos, seeks exceptional individuals to fill the below vacancy:
Job Title: Chief Finance Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the development and implementation of appropriate financial management framework to support the realization of overall corporate goals and objectives of the company.
- He/she will safeguard the fissets of the Company and maintain the integrity of the financial reports.
Responsibilities
Among other responsibilities, he/she will:
- Manage the company’s financial resources and ensure conformity of all financial reports with corporate accounting policies and
- principles.
- Ensure that the company’s accounting systems and procedures are up-to-date and are in compliance with appropriate statutory and
- regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership of the department and oversight of financial decision of the organization.
- Oversee budget implementation and actively manage the company’s budget and budgeting process
- Coordinate financial planning, operations and controls for optimal efficiency and ensure the functionality of the Company’s financial structure.
- Oversee the preparation of the Company’s financial and management reports (monthly, quarterly and annually).
- Oversee and co-ordinate the Company’s external audit and tax matters; and manage all financial services providers to the company.
- Oversee the treasury function to ensure that the cash flow for the business is secured.
Qualification, Experience and Attributes
- Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Accountancy, Finance and Economics from reputable university plus ICAN/ACNACCA.
- Strong background in finance with knowledge of micro, group/cooperative and SME credits risk management. Possession of an MBA wiII bean added advantage.
- Minimum of 6 years relevant experience of which at least 4 years must be at senior level in a microfinance bank. Previous experience as a CFO or Finance Controller in a similar organisation will be an added advantage.
- Strong analytical background and demonstrable ability to establish goals and deliver results,
- Sound business and financial judgment with problem solving skills.
- Understanding of the workings of the financial institutions.
- Ideal age should be between 30-40 years.
Application Closing Date
28th July, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward emails with their CV's and relevant attachments to:
[email protected] with the job title as subject of the email.
Note:
- Applicants should state the present basic salary, total remuneration package, contact telephone number and other relevant information.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.