Finance Director/CFO at KPMG

Ref #: CF/TLC077
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry / Sector: Telecommunications

Detailed Job Description

• The FD/ CFO will have oversight for two businesses within the company’s consortium - s/he will provide leadership, guidance, technical expertise and team coordination to support the implementation of the strategic initiatives within the Finance and Accounting functions of both companies.
• In carrying out these responsibilities, the FD/ CFO will report to the Board.
• The role holder must have demonstrable ability to develop organizational financial strategy and able to assess performance against budget and long-term plan.
• S/he should have a good understanding of micro and macro-economic indices and their impact on businesses; and will be expected to develop tools and systems to provide critical financial information to the Board.
• In addition, having established professional relationships with relevant stakeholders (e.g. the External Auditors, Banks, and Regulators) will be important for this role.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA or its equivalent from a recognized professional body;
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience in financial management and analysis, with at least five (5) years in a senior management position;
• Applicable knowledge of IFRS and local laws and practices;
• Demonstrated record of effective financial management, with experience in structured financial accounting systems; and
• Prior experience in the telecoms sector (an added advantage).