Chief Financial Officer at Platinum Careers

Seniority Level: Executive

Reporting to CEO / Dotted reporting to Corporate CFO

Direct Reports: Finance & Accounts, Billing, Credit Control, Legal/HSE

Employment: Full Time

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

1.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

• The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is accountable for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the Company
• Responsibility for building out the rest of the local finance function, forming new relationships, and establishing core financial processes and reporting requirements
• Primary responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities including development of financial and operational strategies
• Direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, and strategic planning 

2.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Member of local management committee and expected to contribute strategically and operationally to the team
• Dealing with all aspects of hospital operations including billings and credit control
• Production of monthly reporting requirements as set by Head Office
• Dealing with all local authorities including bankers, auditors, and regulators
• System implementation of ERP and reporting systems
• Responsible for the operating and capital budgets, including revenue and expense budgets, cash forecasts, profit planning, and programs for capital investments and financing
• Ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results
• Process and margin improvement
• Risk management and internal audit
• M&A and business development
• Hedging
• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct strategic business plans, develop financial, tax and funding strategies
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance
• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and compliance with applicable regulatory legislation for financial and tax reporting
• Any other responsibilities entrusted by the CEO and Corporate CFO.

1. KEY INTERACTIONS

• Internal
• External
• CEO/COO
• Vendors, Contractors
• Corporate CFO
• Banks, Auditors, Accountants, Lawyers
•  Unit and Departmental Heads
• Regulators/Financial/Tax Authorities
• Board of Directors
• Industry forums

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Master’s degree in health/hospital administration, accounting, business administration, or related field is highly desirable
• 15 years’ experience with 5-10 years of progressively responsible senior management experience with responsibility for financial reporting, financial planning, and personnel management
• Experience in working in the healthcare industry preferable
• Preference will be given to a qualified chartered accountant of Nigeria or CIMA.

CORE COMPETENCE AND SKILLS

• Good communication skills written and verbal in dealing with a head office located in Dubai
• Strong problem solving and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• High level of integrity and dependability

Operational experience

IFRS

• Taxation and Exchange Control experience vital
• Budgeting and forecasting
•  Producing monthly reports including operational statistics and monthly financial statements
• Proven ability to link and apply complex financial instruments to business strategies
• Experience in negotiating contracts with vendors, contractors, and others
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal