The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be accountable for the financial and risk management operations, including the development of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Key Functions / Responsibilities

• Assist the CEO in formulating the strategic business plans and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Implement and deliver the Company’s finance strategy and support the CEO and the Leadership team in its development.
• Generate annual budgets for the various business units and lead the budgeting process.
• Develop financial performance measures that support the company’s strategic direction.
• Develop, enhance, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures of the company that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Company.
• Maintain adequate relations with bankers, financial partners and external auditors.
• Forecasting financial results.
• Conducting risk management.
• Evaluating and initiating investments.
• Allocating resources and managing finances.
• Recommending cost reduction strategies.
• Implement systems to effectively manage the company’s transaction processing systems and implement operational best practices.
• Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and yearly management and financial reporting.
• Review monthly management information and provide sound financial management to members of the management and leadership teams.
• Ensure that record keeping meets all the financial requirements of auditors and regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the focal point person for investor relations.
• Ensure optimal use of capital and budgetary structure to enhance business profitability.
• Monitor the capital adequacy and ensure availability of sufficient funds to meet business needs.
• Implement systems and processes to optimize working capital.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• • Customer-Centric
  • Value Creators
  • Innovative
  • Leaders
  • Ownership

Functional Competencies:

• Experience crafting financial strategies and managing accounting teams.
• Experience in modeling financial strategies
• Leadership: Business partner, communicator, cross-functional, influencer
• Operations: Data analysis, profit improvement, investment and cash flow management
• Controls: Identifying, qualifying, and mitigating risk
• Analytical capacity and proactivity
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Previous experience in Management roles (ideally in technology/service companies).
• Strong communication skills, negotiation, and interpersonal relationships.

Experience and Qualifications

• MBA, Bachelor’s degree or college degree in Business or Business Administration, or related fields.
• 10 years minimum experience.

Certifications/Training

• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
• Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Physical Requirements:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Work is typically performed in an office.
• Travel at least 20% of the time.
• Job demands can also be flexible.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates should please send a resume to careers@descasio.io