Chief Financial Officer at Mazelle Investment Limited

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Industry: Fashion and Lifestyle

Our client, a Fast growing retail business is looking to fill the role of a Chief Financial Officer.
 Responsibilities:
The Chief Financial Officer will perform a wide range of responsibilities. These may include, but are not limited to: .

•  Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization about longterm operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
•  Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information.
• Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s plan for growth and expansion.  
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting
• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including monthly profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division and weekly cash flow by division.  
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, and/or new service offerings.  
• Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems    
• Oversee cash, investments, and asset management area.  
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.  
• Engage the CEO to develop short term and longterm plans, projections and budgets.
• Represent the company to banks, financial partners, institutions, investors, public auditors, and officials.
• Remain current on audit best practices as well as state, federal and local laws regarding company operations.  
• Finance and Accounting Team Management
• Mentor and develop the finance team, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective team.

 Requirements:

• 8 years and above experience in a Retail Business
• Outstanding knowledge and understanding of GAAP, IFRS, Taxation, etc.   
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues.  
• The ideal candidate must be well experienced in all aspects of financial management, capital raising, financial planning and analysis, and risk management.  
• He must possess strong leadership skills and a forwardthinking mindset to support the company in the execution of strategic initiatives.  
• Should have an excellent working knowledge of ERP System.  
• Should have an analytical mind with strong problemsolving skills  

Salary Range: 300k  350k