Chief Financial Officer at Phillips Consulting

Description

Our client, a leading indigenous oil and gas trading and logistic firm incorporated in Nigeria and engaged in the business of lubricant manufacturing and marketing, refined petroleum products trading and supply chain management is looking to recruit a highly skilled Chief Financial Officer who will oversee the company’s financial practices, processes, and strategies to achieve the overall corporate vision.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing strategic support to the CEO and guidance to staff to ensure that the company’s objectives are met
• Develop and manage the company’s financing and investing strategy
• Providing leadership, direction, and management of the finance and accounting team.
• Develop and control the company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets are met and financial and statutory regulations are complied with.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of the Company’s financial and management account and performance evaluation
• Develop and implement an internal control and audit Programme to ensure compliance with financial procedures and regulations and safeguard the company’s assets.
• Develop and maintain the operation of systems, processes, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management and control within the company.
• Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers to ensure that these are operating effectively and provide the best value to the company.
• Develop an effective corporate tax strategy.

Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years working experience
• Extensive senior-level accountancy experience
• Top-level management experience
• Sound knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry and the Nigerian economy
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Accountancy professional certification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Extensive corporate finance and treasury management experience
• Good understanding of tax
• Excellent communication skill
• Project management skills
• Proven ability to work under pressure.

Education:

• A good Degree in Business or Social Science
• Professional certification – ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, etc.
• A Postgraduate Degree would be an added advantage.