Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s growth and profitability.
• Provide strategic recommendations and financial analysis to the CEO and executive team.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as a member of the executive team.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support business planning and strategy

Financial Operations and Management:

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.
• Manage cash flow, investment activities, and strategic financial planning.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis function to provide value-added insights and decision support.
• Coordinate the development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same.
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.
• Take responsibility (either directly or via staff) for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization.
• Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Assist in training and resource development initiatives focusing on knowledge, skills, and attitudes for building capacities to deliver on present positions and build long-term capability to shoulder additional responsibilities.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

• Ensure the maintenance of effective relationships and coordination with key stakeholders, including related entities and government bodies.
• Represent the company in negotiations with external parties (e.g., banks, auditors, regulators).
• Coordinate with stakeholders for the arrangement and management of funds, including grants.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
• MA/MSc./MBA in Accounting, Finance or similar relevant field.
• ICAN, ACCA, or CPA is required.
• Minimum of 10 years plus total experience in Finance Management, and atleast 5 years at a senior level/executive level in the maritime or oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.

Remuneration: NGN 800,000 – 1,200,000

Application Deadline: 15th July 2024