Our Client, a non-bank financial institution in Nigeria seek to hire the services of an experienced finance professionals to ensure the continued success of the growth of the organization (Financing, Marketing & Trading) in that it provides leadership in the areas of Financial & Strategic Planning, Financial Governance & Reporting, and Operational Excellence. The role also assists the CEO with relevant guidance on key business decisions which will impact the long term business growth and profitability.

Strategic

• Develops and articulate a comprehensive financial strategy for the business based on business growth and plans.
• Monitors the present and future capital requirements of the organization; reviews and periodically determines the long-and short-term financial objectives and policies and provides guidance/advice to Executive Management about all proposals concerning major financial policies ( dividend, fiscal and financing) of the Company, including but not limited to policies relating to the Company’s cash needs, shareholder distributions, share repurchases and investment.
• Liaises with other Financial Services organizations and investors as may be required, to ensure the business remains adequately funded in terms of Debts, Equity and Working Capital requirements.

Operational

• Ensures the effective integration of the Company’s strategic plan with its trading activities and day-to-day operations and in so doing regularly interfaces with Strategic Business Partners to determine areas of mutual collaboration towards the achievement of goals.
• Reviews operating results of the Company, compares with set objectives, identifies root causes of weak performance and ensures appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.
• Oversees the adequacy and soundness of the organization’s financial structure and manages investor relationships; directs and coordinates the formulation of financial programs and funding for new/continuing trades and operations towards increasing productivity & optimizing the use of capital, and maximizing returns.
• Monitors market trends, competitor activities & consumer preferences and positions.

Education:

A degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting or other related area.

Experience and competencies:

• A minimum of 7 years  cognate work experience in Financial / Management Accounting.
• Ability to network and form high profile relationships with key people in various parts of the economy.
• A good knowledge of trading.
• Ability to influence the direction of national policy..

Key Knowledge and skills required:

• Business Analysis, Strategy Development and Execution
• Finance and Investment Management
• Financial Management Accounting
• Assets & Liability Management
• Risk Management

• Taxation

Applicants who do not qualify with the above criteria need not apply as only successful candidates will be contacted.