Reference Number: 130-PEO00726 Location: Portharcourt, Rivers Job Summary
The role has the primary responsibility for providing financial management leadership and decision support to the Group’s business operation so as to ensure effective utilization of resources, while minimizing risks
The organisation is rapidly developing an international presence and a growing reputation on the global market.
Roles & Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice and guidance on the implementation of financial and operational plans focused on the achievement of corporate goals and objectives
Lead development and execution of short, medium and long term financial strategy and procedures
Ensure effective funds planning and utilisation across the company
Manage the company’s finance function, budgets and programmes and ensures prompt preparation of adequate internal and external consolidated financial reports to meet all stakeholders’ need
Ensure efficient financial information management for strategic, tactical and operational decision making
Oversee Treasury – cash flow, project funding and investment management
Develop and maintain effective liaison with relevant external bodies e.g. auditors, banks, solicitors, multi-lateral lending institutions and regulatory bodies
Develop strategies for accessing and securing funds at cost effective rates
Recommend and coordinate the implementation of strategies for investing company’s surplus funds
Manage all financial risks across the company (e.g. foreign exchange risks, interest rate exposures etc.) and escalates issues to executive management
Perform financial modeling and analysis
Design effective programmes to measure and evaluate the performance of finance staff.
Oversee the company’s accounting function, including maintaining up to date accounting records, preparing and circulating to Board members the management accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, as well as working with external Auditors to ensure timely completion, sign-off and filing of annual audited accounts
Develop and maintain mutually beneficial business relationships and represent the company with investors and bankers
Requirements The ideal candidate should have:
Minimum of a first degree in any discipline and MBA or Masters in a related discipline
Minimum 10 years work experience in Finance/Accounting with 5 years in a Senior Management role
Relevant accounting certification –ACA, ACCA, CFA
In-depth knowledge of relevant Accounting Standards and related regulations.
Strong communication and networking skills and ability to build strong relationships relevant to the development of business potential and partnerships.
Apply via :
pwc.co.za
