Chief Finance Officer at KPMG

Details
Reporting to the Managing Director/CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance and strategic direction in the execution of financial activities within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive the development of the Company's financial strategy, work plans and
• programs, to ensure alignment with the Company's strategy, goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development of the Company's corporate budget, including effective allocation and utilization of financial resources in line with business objectives.
• Coordinate the identification of risks and medium to long term financial implications of intended corporate projects/initiatives and provide relevant advice to the Company's
• executive management and the. Board to ensure maximum value is realized.
• Articulate, develop and implement procedures and controls to ensure that the Company's funding requirements are proactively anticipated and met at a reasonable cost.
• Coordinate proper management of capital expenditure and working capital to ensure that the Company has sufficient liquidity to meet its medium-term requirements and banking obligations.
• Drive the preparation of financial reports to Board members for presentation/discussion at quarterly Board meetings.
• Serve as technical resource for the company on issues relating to the interpretation of accounting, tax and other regUlatory matters.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key industry players and requlators.
• Implement best-in-class financial reporting and management information systems.
• Ensure timely generation and remittance/filling of statutory returns and reports.
• Responsible for reinsurance and oversight of investment portfolio including real estate.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with leading practices.
• Ensure the establishment and implementation of an effective internal control system within the company.
• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the finance function, including planning and budgeting, and provide overall leadership and guidance to subordinates.
• Continuously review the finance departments activities and make recommendations for improvement in line with leading practices to the CEO.
• Liaise/manage the external audit process, while ensuring that all recommendations from the
• External Auditor's Management letters adequately addressed.
• Motivate, guide and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building of Finance staff.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/CEO.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• First degree in accounting or related discipline.
• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least three (3) of which must have been in a senior/executive management position.
• Experience in change management and 'turn arounds' is critical.
• Must have a robust background in private equity and investment management.
• Previous insurance experience not essential.
• Advanced financial accounting knowledge, including in-depth understanding of financing best practices. international and Nigerian financial and accounting reporting standards.
• Understanding of key financial regulations e.g. Companies Income Tax Act. Value Added Tax,
• Withholding Tax, Personal Income Tax Act, Pension Reform Act etc.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
• Must have knowledge of IFRS.
• Must have a high sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards.
• Must have strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial institutions.