Finance Director at Jagal Group

Description

• To ensure all statutory and management accounting financial affairs of the Company are dealt with in accordance with the Law and the requirements of the Jagal Group and Nigerdock specific needs.
• To ensure that the treasury of Nigerdock operates efficiently and effectively at all times and to the financial benefit of the Company
• To ensure that the MD, Chairman and other necessary ND and Group personnel are provided with timely and accurate information about the financial status of Nigerdock.
• To proactively provide advice to the MD and his management team and to the Chairman about the financial management of the Company.
• To actively participate in the general management of the business by way of management accounting to enable ND to deliver effective projects and grow in accordance with the Company Business Plan.
• To provide oversight management and corporate leadership to departmental managers of:

Supply Chain function

• IT and Information Management function

Prime responsibilities and duties

• To participate fully in the general management of the Company
• To actively support a culture that places safety and the environment as top priority at all levels in the Company
• To provide leadership and direction to the Finance function and team
• To provide leadership for the IT Information Management and Supply Chain functions
• To advise on the introduction, updating and renewal of financial systems and to oversee the implementation of agreed investment in systems
• To actively develop the Company’s ERP systems to ensure that :
• Appropriate financial records are kept
• All statutory accounts are submitted correctly on time
• Meaningful management accounts are prepared in a timely manner
• The accounts are appropriately audited
• To appropriately monitor financial processes and take action as necessary to avoid any fraudulent dealings
• To manage the Company’s cash flow with due reference to the MD
• To maintain a good relationship with the Company’s bankers
• To take prompt action to seek payment from the Company’s debtors
• To participate fully in bidding for projects and new work including:
• Ensuring that accurate cost information is available
• Ensuring that financial risks are identified and mitigation strategies developed
• To agree optimum manning levels and structures within the Finance function and to implement the agreed plans including recruitment, staff development and succession planning
• To actively recruit, mentor and develop local employees to grow Nigerian staff capability and future leadership potential.
• University Graduate or equivalent
• Professionally qualified Chartered Accountant
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior finance management role
• Preferable – substantial experience of working in or dealing with business in Africa
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and ethical behaviour – sets a good example
• Proven record of leading and developing subordinates
• Good delegation skills
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritising
• Culturally aware and adept at operating in a multi-cultural environment
• Highly IT literate with strong experience in ERP systems
• Good team player
• High degree of resilience
• Willing to commit to 5 years in Nigeria