CFO

We are seeking to hire an experienced CFO for our client a leading retail chain in Nigeria.

Job Title: CFO

Salary: Attractive

Experience: 1015 years

Location: Lagos

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board.
• Support the commercial and operational functions.
• Provide leadership direction and management of the finance and accounting team.
• Implement accounting standards process and disciplines to ensure reliable/accurate and timely delivery of required management information.
• Develop and manage reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that guarantees a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Ensure control over expenses and capital expenditure.
• Oversee the budgeting process and ensure full implementation and monitoring of the agreed budget.
• Conduct business performance analysis and interpretation.
• Manage relationship with equity and debt investors and minimize the weighted average cost of capital for the company.
• Liaise with external auditors and ensure timely release of the audited financial statement.
• Optimize the business tax liabilities and ensure timely submission of tax returns.

Requirements / Skills:

• Proven experience as CFO finance officer or relevant role.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant.
• BSc/BA in Accounting Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
• 1015 years of experience including 5 years in a similar role