Head of Finance
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting Line: Direct Supervisors – MD/CEO
Overview of the Role
- The Head of Finance is responsible for developing and implementing the financial strategy of the company, including long-term financial planning, risk management, and investment strategies.
- The Head of Finance ensures the company's financial health and compliance with statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the financial strategy of the company. This includes long-term financial planning and forecasting, risk management, and investment strategies.
- Analyze the company's financial strength and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
- Ensure that Financial and Accounting policies & procedures comply with statutory regulations and global standards.
- Approve periodic financial statements, financial accounting systems, payments exceeding set materiality, and payroll summaries.
- Finalize annual financial statements, get them audited, and present them to the Board of Directors.
- Direct the finance and accounting team, ensuring their professional development and training.
- Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification:
- A Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Ten years professional experience in finance or accounting field
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA or CFA.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Extensive experience in financial management, strategy development, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal controls.
- Experience in directing and developing finance teams.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
Work Conditions:
- Office environment with occasional travel.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.