Head of Finance

Responsibilities:

• Cash flow management
• Regulatory compliance
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Preparing financial reports
• Assist in company-wide budgetary planning
• Analyze markets
• Developing and implementing internal control procedures
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
• Producing long-term business plans
• Providing strategic investment advice to management
• Coordinating annual accounting closures
• Managing accounting practices across the organization
• Managing potential financial disputes
• Prepare and present reports to management
• Risk management
• Supervise and mentor finance department staff

Requirement:

• HND/BSC is compulsory. Having one or two certificates in these relevant fields is important: Accounting, Finance, Economics
• MBA (Master of Business Administration) — finance or general management focus
• MSc/Master's in Finance / Accounting / Economics
• ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) — Chartered Accountant
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
• CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) 

Leadership & Strategic Skills:

• Team leadership and people management
• Strategic planning and business partnering
• Decision-making and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Ability to advise executive management
• Experience working with auditors and regulators
• Strong understanding of corporate governance
• Budget ownership and cost control responsibility