Job Description
- In conjunction with the Chief Finance Officer, the Head of Finance will oversee all financial aspects, including cost and management accounting, financial forecasting, budgeting, and investment risk assessment.
- This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and maintains the company’s financial integrity.
- Additionally, the Head of Finance is responsible for driving financial growth, optimizing profitability, and making strategic decisions to enhance the company’s financial well-being
Responsibilities
- Spearhead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Demonstrate proficiency in financial management by utilizing comprehensive accounting and reporting systems to support informed decision-making.
- Effectively manage working capital components, focusing on inventory management, accounts receivable, and cash balances.
- Contribute to long-term financial planning and strategic decision-making, developing comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
- Monitor budget performance, identifying variances and recommending adjustments as needed.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Assess the financial implications of strategic initiatives, providing actionable insights.
- Continuously review and analyze performance, reporting variances to management and stakeholders.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to evaluate performance, profitability, and efficiency, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, and acquisitions, providing strategic recommendations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized university
- MBA is a plus
- Professional Certification / Membership (ICAN or ACCA)
- Minimum of 10 years experience in a similar senior management role preferably within the Retail, Banking, Manufacturing / FMCG sector.
- Strong Knowledge of Tax and Risk Management.
- Required: sound experience in Financial / Management Accounting, Treasury Management, Budgeting and Reporting, IFRS Accounting Standards.
- Large multi-cultural team management experience
- Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions.
- Strong leadership capabilities.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:career@slot.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.