Head, Finance at Phillips Consulting

Our Client is an oil palm plantation and processing farm in Nigeria and is looking to fill the role of a Head, Finance. The role would be responsible for the financial planning and management to drive business performance and the attainment of corporate goals. 

Job Responsibilities

Planning & Budgeting

• Develop finance strategies; lead budgeting and forecasting; support strategic and business planning
• Develop financial business cases for proposed investments
• Keep abreast of changes in the industry, financial regulations and legislation; ascertain implications for the business and advice management accordingly

Financial Management

• Manage the budget; monitor budget implementation, highlight deviations and recommend appropriate interventions
• Manage organizational cashflow and optimize financial resources
• Identify and deploy cost saving initiatives
• Resolve the funding needs of the organisation
• Assist with resource prioritization and allocation
• Monitor and manage financial and related risks
• Provide and interpret financial information for practical application, to guide operations across departments and the organization
• Oversee and advice management on investment activities; provide advice/recommendations relating to financial and tax considerations of investments, as well as other business transactions
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with banks and others financial institutions, customs and tax institutions
• Cash management

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Establish and maintain corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues, as well as procedures to drive efficient, accurate closing and reporting
• Manage the company’s accounting systems and procedures, ensure they are up-to-date and in compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements; review and ensure accuracy of accounting records; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Facilitate and coordinate the preparation of year end closing and financial statements
• Monitor and ensure complete and accurate tax accounting and compliance

Business Performance Reporting

• Provide period and ad-hoc reports and financial analysis as required to support management decision making
• Prepare monthly and other periodic financial results including various analysis, highlighting financial and operating KPI performance versus target
• Participate in management meetings; prepare management and other required reports

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage the activities of the unit
• Manage team performance; facilitate development

Job Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a Business discipline
• Professional accounting qualification
• MBA or relevant Masters degree would be added advantage
• Minimum of 8 years experience in accounting and finance, including managerial experience
• Experience using accounting software is required