Chief Finance Officer at Proten

Job Objective

To provide strategic support services to the Managing Director and enhance the business of the company through effective financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor the implementation of accounting and internal control procedures
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial & management reports
• Management, monitoring & support of budget & forecast activities.
• Maintenance of financial records in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Monitoring & management of taxation matters
• Development and maintenance of financial / accounting database
• Preparation and coordination of audit procedures (financial & tax audit)
• Analysis and advisory role on business operations (revenue & expenditure) and business plan
• Intra-group account balances reconciliation
• General supervision of finance departments
• Preparation of strategic reports on a periodic basis -WPR, MPR QPR, for the company.
• Advisory role on business operations and business plan
• Preparation of all report to regulatory authorities CBN, LIRS FIRS, NFIU
• Ensure submission of audited report before31st march to CBN
• Preparation of board report for board and committee meetings.
• Any other duties assign by superior officer

Key Skills & Abilities

• Financial Reporting
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Solid analytical and decision-making skills
• Leadership abilities
•  Able to communicate (written and oral) effectively
• Capable of working effectively within a team
• Budget preparation
• ICT savvy
• Knowledge of software usage

Qualification/ Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in any numerate discipline.
• ACA/ ICAN/ACCA/CISA will be required.
• Minimum of 5-7 years cognate experience in a financial institution.Preferable in a finance house/Microfinance bank