Chief Financial Officer (Agribusiness) at KPMG

Location: Awka, Anambra

Detailed Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for directing and managing the implementation of the financial strategy and framework for the company. He/she will be responsible for ensuring it effectively supports the achievements of short, medium and long-term goals whilst also ensuring that agreed finance policies are enforced.
• Oversee and manage company accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems in line with the company’s Finance policy, IFRS and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) etc.
• Ensuring regular reconciliation of supplier, intra-company and inter-company accounts
• Develop and manage a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
• Optimize the management of banking relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance the company’s cash position
• Oversee the company’s budgeting process & ensue full implementation and monitoring of the agreed budget
• Developing and implementing systems to ensure the collection, reporting and analysis of performance data for internal and external accountability and performance improvement
• Provide business analysis and decision support to the CEO through both proactive and reactive performance analysis and by offering advice on cost management strategies as required

Required Qualifications and Experience

• First degree in Accounting or related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution
• Professional accounting/ finance certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA)
• An MBA or Business related postgraduate degree would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 12 years post-qualification experience with at least 5 years in a management role
• Knowledge of the technicalities of crop production and processing
• A proven track record in managing an agribusiness at executive management level
• Hands on experience in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent understanding of operations in the food industry
• Hands on experience in the implementation of ERP systems/ accounting software e.g. SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Ability to plan strategically and successfully lead growth within an organisation
• Basic Treasury Management skills
• Ability to lead teams and drive the company towards a common vision and goal
• Excellent communication, business presentation, persuasion, and analytical skills
• Strong diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships, convening, facilitating and building consensus