A group of companies into fast moving consumer goods and manufacturing wishes to strengthen its team for the emerging opportunities and therefore wishes to recruit the following:
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
The successful candidate will be required to:

  • Provide financial leadership to the business, oversees the controls, budget and act as an interface with accounting
  • Ensure financial targets are met and drive the business planning process
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews to highlight any profit risks and opportunities on monthly basis
  • Drive the weekly financial reporting process and effective overhead controls · Ensure timely submission of budget and forecast to the group
  • Ensure that the company's assets are safeguarded by working closely with internal audit to ensure that appropriate levels of controls are in place and addressed
  • Be responsible for complying with legal, regulatory and other standards

The right candidate must possess

  • ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification in addition to first degree in Accounting/Finance! Economics
  • MBA/MSC in finance is an added advantage
  • At least 10 years post qualification experience in healthcare/FMCG industry
  • Must have demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budget preparation as well as systems developments and financial controls. Group accounting knowledge will be an added advantage
  • Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a must
  • Manufacturing and costing experience
  • Critical to this position is interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
  • Strong system knowledge of SAP and financial modeling tools.

Method of Application
Applications should reach the advertiser by indicating the position on the top right side of the envelope.
The Advertiser
Advert Box 2032,
The Guardian Newspapers Limited
Rutam House, Oshodi- Apapa, Expressway
P.M.Box.1217
Oshodi, Lagos.