Chief Financial Officer-Life Assurance at Coronation Insurance Plc

Job Summary

The primary objective of the role is to provide leadership and strategic direction of efficient use of the company resources in order to maximize shareholders return and meet other stakeholders’ expectations. This role will also be accountable for the financial operations of the company which includes the development of financial and operational strategy, monitoring of performance control systems which are designed to preserve the assets of the company, financial budgeting and tracking and strategic financial planning.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy

• Provide insight and recommendations to drive both short and long term growth strategies of Coronation Life Assurance Ltd
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives and targets that align with the Company’s growth plans
• Oversee the preparation of the company’s annual budget.
• Approve all capital requests and budgeting processes.

Investment

• Oversee cash, investments and asset management
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendation on potential returns and risks

Cash Flow Management

• Manage Coronation Insurance’s cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability
• Use forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insights into the organization’s plans and operating budgets
• Oversee Coronation Insurance’s cash management, approve large payables, sign checks
• Supervise accounts receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process

Performance Management

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of Coronation Insurance with regards to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts
• Understand and mitigate key elements of Coronation’s risk profile
• Monitor all open legal issues relating to financial matters
• Develop appropriate key performance indicators to monitor and drive the financial performance of the company.

Stakeholder Management

• In conjunction with Management and Board, provide guidance for the development and implementation of appropriate strategies for long term business continuity and delivery of shareholder values
• Recommend to the board an annual operating plan and financial budget that supports the company’s financial strategy.
• Negotiate with financial institutions and vendors concerning service lines agreements.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure that Coronation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Report risk issues to the audit committee of the Board of Directors
• Design and implement policies and processes for internal control to minimize business risk and comply with local and internal accounting standards
• Coordinate the preparation of the company’s financial statements ensuring appropriate disclosures and supporting statements are included
• Review and approve, in consultation with the Head of Legal, the company’s annual and interim earnings releases, financial statements and management discussion and analysis.

Other Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the finance team members by clarifying roles and providing helpful feedback.
• Make improvements and updates for accounting systems, including payroll and invoicing.
• Monitor the company’s financial activities in respect of financial arrangements
• Ensure that safeguards are applied to mitigate threats that could hamper the true and fair view of the financial statements
• Oversee the development and implementation of finance policies and initiatives
• Perform other duties or responsibilities that may be reasonably required from time to time and in relation to services provided by the organization.

Competencies & Skills Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strict attention to detail
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Drive and enthusiasm in getting things done.
• Industry Experience
• In-depth knowledge of Financial Reporting
• Understanding of regulatory compliance
• Experience in using relevant accounting software
• Knowledge of tax planning and management
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Leadership and People Management
• Financial and Business Acumen
• Strategic thinking
• Judgement and Decision-Making skills.
• Strong Interpersonal skills to manage broad based internal and external stakeholders
• Conflict Management skills
• Effective organisational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisation, follow up, analytical, problem solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office tools
• Ability to work under pressure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Economics
• An MBA or relevant master’s degree in any business-related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is required.
• Minimum of 13-15 years’ post-graduation experience in Finance with at least 5-7 years in the insurance sector.
• Evidence of strong insurance industry knowledge.