Job Vacancy in an FMCG Company for Chief Financial Officer

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Job description
Listing Info

We are Millar Cameron, a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the sub-Saharan agricultural industry.

One of our clients, a major FMCG company, has recently had an opportunity come up for a Chief Financial Officer to join their team based in Lagos, Nigeria.

As the new Chief Financial Officer you would be responsible the formulation and implementation of Company Financial Strategy and the direction and co-ordination of the activities of the finance department.

Responsibilities

As the Chief Financial Officer you would be responsible for all financial matters, including but not limited to:

·         Financial Reporting and management of all aspects of the company

·         Provision of leadership and coordination in business planning, accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting and budgetary concerns of the company

·         Development of the finance teams

·         Coordination and preparation of the annual budget, financial statements reports and analyses.

·          Overall working and cash flow management

·         Maintaining relationships with commercial banks

·         Ensuring compliance with local state and federal reporting requirements

·         Ensuring timely and accurate payment of taxes and pension contributions

·         Overseeing, approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, salary updates, account maintenance and data entry.

·         Assess both short and long term goals for the finance department

·         Provide training to and manage the finance department
Approve and coordinate changes and improvements to the automated financial and management IT systems for the company.

Our client is in the position to offer a very generous remuneration package, in terms of both salary and additional package.

What We Are Looking For In Exceptional Candidates

·         Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, negotiations)

·         Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

·         Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, financial statements, and projections

·         Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations

·         Experience implementing and managing automated financial and accounting reporting systems (note: the Company uses Navision)

·         Experience in strategic planning and execution

·         Experience in product costing

·         Experience working with consumer-focused businesses

·         Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management

·         Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects

·         At least ten years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting position

·         Experience working in Nigeria / West Africa

·         Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or an MBA preferable

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