Chief Finance Officer at Adexen

Our client is a leading multinational company engaged in the sales and distribution of machineries ranging from construction, Agriculture and heavy equipments operating in North, West and Central Africa.

Job description

• Plans, administers and review day to day finance and accounts operations together with the CEO.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Recommend improvements to financial processes and systems to better support the business.
• Approve all offshore procurement operations of the organization.
• Co-ordinate and operate local HR and through an offsite agency the payroll activities.
• Advise CEO and Group CFO about all major relevant events.
• Establish and maintain proper control procedures for all accounting related issues and ensure that the company complies with all legal, tax and regulatory regimes.
• Provide sound business and financial advice to company management.
• Interface with External Auditors.
• Preparation and filling of Tax forms.
• Review and approve payment vouchers and journal entries.
• Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
• Perform cashflow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project team in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early warning of cost overruns.
• Work with partner banks in conjunction with the CEO and offshore Head Office, in formulating and concluding creative finance packages to enhance sales performance. This also includes local and offshore packages.

Requirements

• First degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience as Finance Controller.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN/ACCA is a mandatory requirement.
• Good knowledge of General Accounting procedures.
• Mastering IFRS and Nigeria accounting regulations, standards and practices.
• Proficient in Financial management technique.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Knowledge and technical understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems.
• Proven experience in trade finance packages.
• Ability to speak French would be an added advantage.