Chief Financial Officer at Health Plus Limited

Reference #: HP/FIN/CFO
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Description

• We are currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our growing team.
• The chosen candidate will be responsible for taking on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects our company, and will provide strategic financial input to senior management. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful CFO will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of our firm.
• We are looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer or CFO to perform effective risk management and plan the organization’s financial strategy. It is a very important and complex role since an organization can only survive if it actively investigates and safeguards its finances.
• The CFO must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from simple accounting to broad
• investment and banking operations. The goal is to protect the company’s revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth.

Job Functions

• Accounting, Administration, Board of Directors, Finance, Management, Retail
• Industries: Accounting, Accounting & Auditing, Consulting Services, Distribution, Warehousing & Freight, Ecommerce, Financial Services, Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector), Food & Beverages, Freight / Shipping / Transport / Import / Export, Hospitality, Hotel / Catering / Hospitality / Leisure, Management Consulting, Pharmaceutical / Medical / Healthcare / Hygiene, Procurement & Purchasing.

Specification   
Key Elements of the Role:

• Execute the financial strategy of the company
• Manage financial controls and accounting procedures
• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company
• Provide advice on how to increase revenue and reduce costs
• Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner
• Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are attained
• Support the CEO with the preparation of monthly and annual financial plans
• Maintain speed and accuracy of billings and client payments
• Driving the company’s financial planning
• Performing risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
• Supervise all finance personnel (controllers, treasurers etc.)
• Manage vendor relationships
• Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports
• Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
• Manage team of finance managers, financial analysts and officers

Requirements   
Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (MBA preferred)
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA or CPA)
• Proven experience as CFO is an added advantage
• 15+ years’ experience in a senior financial managerial position
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and Microsoft Dynamics SL financial reporting software
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including board of directors, senior management team and external partners
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• 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 (e.g. SAGE/SAP)
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Emotional maturity
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment