Chief Finance Officer_FHF 002 at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Reference Number: 130-PEO00927
Location: Abuja
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a disciplined, structured approach to strategic, operational and financial planning
• Coordinate the Funds’ budgeting process including planning and coordinating the timely preparation of annual budget estimates as well as track expenditure to ensure realization of strategic objectives
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for investors and company’s board of directors
• Oversee effectiveness of the accounting processes including proper functioning of all systems and databases, annual audit process and preparation of the Fund’s annual account.
• Monitor and evaluate the Funds’ short and long-term funding needs and develop strategies and plans for financing
• Ensure provision of appropriate computing and data management services necessary to support the efficient operation of the Funds from time to time;
• Oversee the development and operation of an effective HR Function;
• Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organisations auditors, solicitors, banks etc. to facilitate effective business operations
• Continuous assessment of the Funds’ capital, liquidity, foreign exchange and interest rate positions and develop strategies and plans for financing
• Facilitate the efficient operation of the Funds and cater for Disaster recovery and Business Continuity in event of business crisis

Requirements

• At least 15 years Senior level financial management expertise, including taxation, compliance, reporting and legal issues
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Advanced Mathematics or similar discipline
• Relevant professional certifications e.g ACA, ACCA, CFA
• Ability to establish controls around financial data used in executive management information
• Significant experience in working with, advising and/or supporting Boards, preferably with a Financial Institution or PE Funds exposure.
• Ability to understand information technology systems, especially business systems.

Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• Budgeting, financial forecasting and cost control
• Tax planning and Management
• Problem solving, numerical & analytical skills
• Risk Management
• Investment planning and portfolio Management
• Knowledge of relevant Accounting software
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management Reporting
• Corporate Finance
• Negotiation
• Capital Raising and Treasury management
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Politically savvy
• Project Management.