We are seeking to hire an experienced CFO for our client a leading retail chain in Nigeria.
Job Title: CFO
Salary: Attractive
Experience: 1015 years
Location: Port Harcourt
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- Support the commercial and operational functions.
- Provide leadership direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
- Implement accounting standards process and disciplines to ensure reliable/accurate and timely delivery of required management information.
- Develop and manage reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that guarantees a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
- Ensure control over expenses and capital expenditure.
- Oversee the budgeting process and ensure full implementation and monitoring of the agreed budget.
- Conduct business performance analysis and interpretation.
- Manage relationship with equity and debt investors and minimize the weighted average cost of capital for the company.
- Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely release of the audited financial statement.
- Optimize the business tax liabilities and ensure timely submission of tax returns.
Requirements / Skills:
- Proven experience as CFO finance officer or relevant role.
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
- Ability to strategize and solve problems.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Must be a Chartered Accountant.
- BSc/BA in Accounting Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
- 1015 years of experience including 5 years in a similar role