Adexen was mandated by a leading logistics company to recruit an experienced Chief Financial Officer for its activities. This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria
Responsibilities
Oversee the Finance department activities
Provide strategic financial leadership and ensure accuracy of business planning, financial analysis and forecasting, accounting and budgeting, cost and revenue management, fixed asset accounting, tax and risk management
Ensure accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports, financial forecasts, and ratio analysis
Oversee the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with Accounting Policies and International Financial Standards
Responsible for implementation of operational strategy, work plans, programs, controls, policies and procedures
Ensure the design of a robust business-decision-making framework, driving through process improvements and change initiatives that enable the budgeting, forecasting and reporting to be carried out in a consistent and effective manner
Proactively identify risks and define and implement strategies to prevent revenue leakage
Ensure compliance with the company's policies, procedures and local statutory regulations.
Manage Statutory and Internal Auditors
Manage a large team of accounting, audit and financial professionals
Desired Skills and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
MBA is a plus
Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 7 years in a senior managerial position (FM, CFO, FD) within an international group
Strong experience in investment management, bank financing, credit structuration and negotiation
Previous experience in Emerging markets/Africa is a plus
Communication, Leadership and Relationship skills
Management of a large multicutural team
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.
