Chief Financial Officer (Agribusiness)

Location: Awka, Anambra Detailed Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for directing and managing the implementation of the financial strategy and framework for the company. He/she will be responsible for ensuring it effectively supports the achievements of short, medium and long-term goals whilst also ensuring that agreed finance policies are enforced.
Oversee and manage company accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in line with the company’s Finance policy, IFRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) etc.
Ensuring regular reconciliation of supplier, intra-company and inter-company accounts
Develop and manage a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
Optimize the management of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance the company’s cash position
Oversee the company’s budgeting process & ensue full implementation and monitoring of the agreed budget
Developing and implementing systems to ensure the collection, reporting and analysis of performance data for internal and external accountability and performance improvement
Provide business analysis and decision support to the CEO through both proactive and reactive performance analysis and by offering advice on cost management strategies as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

First degree in Accounting or related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution
Professional accounting/ finance certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)
An MBA or Business related postgraduate degree would be an added advantage
Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience with at least 5 years in a management role
Knowledge of the technicalities of crop production and processing
A proven track record in managing an agribusiness at executive management level
Hands on experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
Excellent understanding of operations in the food industry
Hands on experience in the implementation of ERP systems/ accounting software e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.
Ability to plan strategically and successfully lead growth within an organisation
Basic Treasury Management skills
Ability to lead teams and drive the company towards a common vision and goal
Excellent communication, business presentation, persuasion, and analytical skills
Strong diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships, convening, facilitating and building consensus

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kpmgng.avature.net