Adexen Nigeria Vacancy for Finance Director

Adexen Nigeria Vacancy for Finance Director

Adexen is a large international group operating in Nigeria. We are looking for a finance director to support our organization in Nigeria.

The finance Director is accountable for the invention of financial schemes and the harmonization of plans, budgets and initiatives, so as to expedite Group business objectives and to spearhead the growth of Corporate Governance policies and compliance.

Efficient management of the accounting, reporting, treasury, insurance, taxation, information technology and systems and internal control functions for the Company will also be part of his duties. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Board member role

1. Active member of the Board of Directors accountable for the design of strategy and policies that direct the affairs of the company
2. Perform as a nominee of Management and the Board of Directors on the Company’s Corporate Audit Committee and assist with the process for the review of the financial position of the Company.
3. Act as a candidate of Management and the Board of Directors in charge of all finance and Information Technology related presentations.

Finance and Accounting

1. Offer and supervise the global administration of the company ‘s financial activities.
2. Take part actively in the strategic planning process of the business and originate and control the process for the preparation of budgets forecast.
3. Responsible for budget and plans realization, update and follow ups
4. Make certain the accuracy, completeness and reliability of all financial information and meeting-the-deadlines.
5. Developing and implementing financial business system.
   
6. Coordinate group planning process and issue of budget guidelines.
7. Track income and cash flow performance
8. Generate Best-Practice network
9. Select, recruit, train and retain skilled and competent staff with focus on strong succession planning.

Corporate Governance policies and overall compliance, Audit:

• In charge of relationship with

1. Local Financial Services market, insurance brokers, insurance companies.
2. All financial corporate and official bodies.

• Working through Head of Internal Audit, develop best-practice Corporate Governance standards, etc

1. Track compliance with Group and Corporate Governance policies,
2. Drive effective Audit function, including External audit, internal audit.
3. Develop Best Practices in Risk-Based Internal Auditing

Treasury, IT and Risk policies

1. Accountable for Bank accounts and Cash management, Tax & Capex procedures.
2. Guarantee suitable financial risk, accounting and auditing policies and processes of the Company.
3. Supervising overall Taxation activities, Statutory Audits, Internal Audit, Company Law & order
4. Supervise the treasury function to make sure that cash flow for the business is secured.
   
5. Develop Optimized Capital Structures (Debt/Equity Ratios) for the various businesses and develop plans to attain.
6. Handle the debt of the company to decrease borrowing costs.
7. Commence Treasury policies, including compliance with tax regulations.

Investment & business development

1. Evaluate investment prospects and their tax results,
2. Financial feasibilities and due diligence of proposed JV arrangements,
3. Tariff and financial planning (and related corporate structure).
4. Uphold contact and sustain network in the local financial services market i.e. bankers, investment & portfolio managers, insurance brokers, insurance companies, pension advisers etc.

Qualifications and experience

• Must hold acknowledged accountancy qualification from one of the major internationally recognized professional institutions
• Must posses a minimum 15 years post qualification experience in senior financial management role, of which at least the last 10 years must be in a similar role.
• Technically very strong with qualifications in:

1. Investments and Treasury Management
2. Financial/Operational Risk Assessment and Management
3. Leader of Best Practices in Financial Management
4. Leader of Best Practices in Strategic Thinking and Performance Management

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills when interfacing with other members of Senior Management; Government Officials and Financial/Lending Institutions
• Excellent command in English with first class oral and written communication skills
• Experience of working in West Africa and/or Nigeria is mandatory

Remuneration: Attractive

If your skill, personal physiognomy and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal goals are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your present earnings, up-to-date CV and reason as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.

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