Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Our client, is in need of a Chief Financial Officer for their headquarters in Lagos to accomplishing company goals for their Agribusiness.
The role reports to the MD and includes budgeting, internal controls, business planning & strategy, investment plans, developing portfolio strategy, setting operational direction, reviewing and evaluating operating mechanisms among others.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure the business is run to its full potential and continues to grow through expansion of current business and new opportunities
Implement management reporting and controls suitable to the diversity of the business
Provide input into key decision making around investments and business proposals
Lead recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of department staff
Managing the working capital cycle with a clear mandate to improve cash to cash cycle.
Ensure proper budgeting process in short term & long term, cover all aspects of the business and periodical service of actuals against budgets.
Greater understanding of risk management framework, evaluate Financial and Commercial Risks of the Company’s business.
Devise and implement Risk Mitigation mechanisms for both the operational and commercial sides of Business.

Qualification & Experience

Chartered Accountant having 12-15 years work experience in commodity & supply chain.
Must have been “Topper Grade” material in School, University and Professional exams.
Must have worked in an ERP environment.
Good communicator at every level of organisation from operations room to the board room – incl. but no limited to good oral and written English with strong multicultural awareness
Excellent leadership skills capable of leading team.
Demonstrated experience as a business partner in driving controls, compliance and performance
Knowledgeable of IFRS.
Meaningful exposure to SAP and related IT knowledge.
Good knowledge of Project Management
Understanding of Manufacturing accounting and costing
Ensure the adequate insurance against all perils
High Degree of Assurance on Financials & Budgeting

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