Deputy CFO

We are seeking to hire a Deputy CFO for our client a market leader in Africa offering affordable and clean solar energy. This individual will be responsible for all financial elements of the accelerated growth strategy and the implementation of bestinclass processes internal controls and reporting thereon. S(he) will also ensure the continuous development of the Finance Department.

Job Title: Deputy CFO

Reporting line: Global CFO

Salary: Attractive

Experience: 10 years

Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the Finance department – business partnership and delivery on KPIs are the key words
• Finance planning and analysis – providing clear and executable reports and advice
• Review of business models for new product and service offerings
• Budgetary and KPI control and cost management
• Reporting timely and correct management accounts and statutory accounts
• Reporting to investors and other stakeholders
• Reporting to all tax and other regulatory authorities
• Equity/debt financing strategy
• Treasury (cash flow management) and payments
• Procurement
• Set up and maintenance of internal control environment

Educational Qualification/Professional Qualification

• Proactive energetic and nononsense leader
• Team player in the executive team
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (senior level)
• Focused on developing him/herself and the team
• Continuously striving for improvement and resilient
• High business acumen – streetwise
• Delegates when possible and handson when necessary
• All round financial professional
• At least 10 years’ experience as finance professional with a progressive career path
• Excellent analytical skills combined with attention to detail
• Handson experience with ERP systems
• Msc /Bsc /HND in Accountancy/ Finance combined with ICAN ACCA (equivalent) is preferred
• High integrity is a must.