Head, Support Functions at Adexen

Adexen Recruitment Agency has been mandated by one of its clients in the financial sector, to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Reference: 1419
Location: South-West, Nigeria
Industry: Financial services
Function: Operations & Production

Job Description

• Elaborate strategic choices for sustainable and profitable growth of the Institution.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO in developing the Institution according to the strategy and business plan defined with the institution's board of directors giving detailed progress reports.
• Implement the Institution's financial strategy;
• Prepare and oversee the implementation of the institution’s budget, the follow-up expenses and the production of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the Financial manager of the Institution to ensure the coordination and organization of the Finance function.
• Ensure the consolidation of financial data and the application of local accounting standards.
• Control and optimize the treasury and payroll functions.
• Implement the necessary activities to support the institution’s development.
• Oversee and optimize the Human Resources function of the Institution and contribute to the professional development of the institution's key staff.
• Oversee and improve the Logistic and Purchasing function of the Institution.
• Oversee the risks and Internal Audit/Control department.
• Produce the mandatory external reporting and maintain good relationships with the local authorities (central bank, tax authorities) and other stakeholders (potential investors, lenders, donors and other providers).
• Prepare and contribute to general assemblies and three-monthly executive boards, at the institution’s headquarter remotely.

Expectations

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related discipline.
• 10 years cognate experience in the financial sector.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplined teams within an international group.
• Mastery of finance and corporate accounting, law, taxation
• Excellent entrepreneurship, leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Capable of managing a complex environment.
• Excellent problem solving ability.