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  • Posted: Nov 16, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Babban Gona, which means "Great Farm" in the Hausa language, is a social enterprise organization that provides support for smallholder farmers in Nigeria to become more profitable. 


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    Chief Financial Officer

    Responsibilities
    Finance Strategy and Risk Management:

    • As a member of the senior management team, make a key contribution to the formulation of the company's short and long-term financial strategies to drive business growth.
    • Responsible for planning, implementation, managing all the finance activities of BG including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and investor relations.
    • Perform risk management by analysing BG's liabilities and investments.
    • Construct and monitor reliable control systems and ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government authorities.
    • Report risk issues to the finance & audit committee of the board of directors.

    Finance Operations:

    • Oversee all operations including but not limited to Corporate Finance, Financial Control, Audit, Treasury & Finance Operations, Tax and Financial Planning & Analysis.
    • Lead and optimise the company's fundraising plans and capital structure
    • Drive BG's financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
    • Optimize cash flow and short-term cash management/treasury operations
    • Provide leadership on managing BG's accounts including Payables and Receivables
    • Ensure compliance with all regulatory tax laws and company policies.
    • Work with the team to prepare all regular management accounts and financial reports and provide financial results to the board of directors.
    • Manage all relevant 3rd party relationships including investors, banking relationships, suppliers, auditors etc
    • Establish and enforce policies, processes and standards across the organisation.
    • Oversee all the company's transaction processing systems including but not limited to the Accounting System, Inventory Management System, Business Planning System etc

    Leadership and Team Development:

    • Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned investments and finance operations are aligned with company business objectives.
    • Work with team to prepare and monitor operational budgets that meet prevailing company objectives and constraints.
    • Hire, develop, evaluate and retain a highly-qualified team of finance professionals
    • Foster a culture of transparency and accountability in the Finance department
    • Ensure that the organisation has control systems with clear policy violation guidelines.
    • Develop and maintain a plan that provides for succession and continuity in the most critical Finance positions.
    • Partner with business unit leaders and other functional heads to create and execute robust business plans that significantly expand the business to reach our goal of 1 million farmers.
    • Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement and control plan for overall business operations, while supporting the finance teams to meet business needs.

    Reporting Line:

    • This position reports to the Managing Director.

    Requirements
    Profound know-how in commodity trading:

    • Bachelor's degree from a reputable university Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or any related field with a recognised professional certificate in Accounting such as CPA; ACCA or ICAN.
    • 10+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience in a fast growing organisation preferably in an emerging market and / or agribusiness.
    • An advanced degree or MBA is highly desirable.
    • Experience in tax preparation according to Nigerian laws is a plus
    • Experience with and thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities using a range of financial accounting software and tools.
    • Highly analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and strong business acumen.
    • Strong Corporate Finance, Risk Management and Financial Planning expertise.
    • Experience working with executive teams, corporate boards and implementing corporate governance frameworks.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with an ability to articulate ideas to both finance and non-finance audiences.
    • An entrepreneurial mindset coupled with an ability to inspire confidence and create trust while working under pressure.
    • Passionate, driven individual who achieves results through team work and collaborative approaches.

    Start Up Environment:

    • Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

    Unlocking Potential of Team Members:

    • Extensive experience and passion for coaching/ mentoring a team.

    Detailed Orientation and Managing Complexity:

    • Extensive experience leading a complex organization and passion for getting into details to identify root cause of issues and create innovative solutions.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary
    • Health Insurance
    • Pension
    • Performance Bonus
    • Annual paid vacation
    • Group Life Insurance

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Babban Gona on babbangona.zohorecruit.com to apply

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