Finance Director at Adexen

Job Reference: 1366

Job Description

• The main responsibility of the Finance Director is to cascade the group’s overall strategic goals into the group’s finance strategy and implement strategies to meet the short, medium and long-term funding requirements of the business.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the group’s finance functions to support and facilitate the achievement of business goals and objectives
• Ensure the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, procedures and processes in line with leading practices and accounting standards
• Coordinate timely preparation of financial statements, ensuring the statements reflect the organisation’s financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Oversee fixed asset management activities and ensure compliance with operating policies, controls and procedures
• Coordinate the development of the corporate budget, and the allocation/ distribution of financial resources
• Conduct budget reviews to ensure relevance, accuracy, timeliness and easy interpretation for management decision making
• Authorise expenditure/ transactions in line with approved authority limits
• Manage the interface between the organisation, external auditors and regulators to ensure the organisation’s financial interests are protected
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key banks as well as other local and international financial institutions
• Develop and implement robust cost management strategies to monitor and control costs group-wide
• Develop effective tax planning strategies and oversee the filing of all tax returns
• Keep abreast of industry developments and trends and proactively ensure the adoption of relevant practices
• Oversee the training, motivation and performance management of all finance staff within the Group
• Serve as technical resource for the organisation on issues relating to interpretation of accounting, tax and regulatory provisions

Expectations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other related fields
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience with deep Pharma/FMCG industry knowledge. At least five (5) years must have been at a strategic management level
• Associate membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) or relevant equivalent
• Must be CPA certified with solid experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting validating/prioritizing strategic initiatives and cost management.
• Must be able to effectively manage external auditors/Banks/Tax authorities.
• Working knowledge of IFRS Standards and corporate governance is a must.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ERP systems(SAP desirable).
• Strong business acumen and ability to engage with highest levels of management of financial institutions
• Strong strategic orientation, creativity and innovation
• Must be able to demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical and organisation skills