CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/GROUP HEAD FINANCE & ACCOUNTS at Leading Edge Consulting

This position reports directly to the Group Managing Director and supports him in executing the strategic plan of the Group. The right candidate will provide leadership and coordinate the financial, accounting and general administrative efforts of the Group.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a good first degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration or allied areas and professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant from a recognized body such as ICAN, ACCA etc.
• The possession of an MBA degree, IT Certification and Taxation qualification are advantageous.
• Possession of minimum of 15 years consolidated post- graduation experience, 5 of which must be at top management level.
• He/She must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate the capacity to translate a strategic plan to actionable results through flawless execution embedded in proactive risk management style.
• The knowledge of statutory laws and regulations is required.
• He or she must be quite experienced in financial analysis and reporting.
• Also, the successful individual must be IT savvy (working effortlessly in best practice IT environment and providing the necessary leadership to that function) analytical, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills needed to navigate through the various subsidiaries.
• Cognate experience in insurance accounting, lis desirable.