Chief Financial Officer at SIAO

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is accountable for the administrative, financial and treasury operations of the Company. These include the implementation of a financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results.

Planning

• Assist in formulating the Company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Oversee the timely preparation and presentation of the Company’s annual budget
• Peer Analysis on performance and other indicators to provide insight into areas of improvement for the Company’s business
• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage capital requests and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures that support the Company's strategic direction

Maintain banking relationships

• Continually improve the timeliness and accuracy of the Company’s cash flow and management of the billing and collections process and month end, quarterly and year end closings
• Ensure appropriate insurance coverage are maintained for the Company’s assets
• Manage any third parties (e.g. tax consultants) to which accounting, or finance functions have been outsourced
• Follow up to ensure all PAYE, Pension, and WHT remittances are made within the relevant timelines to avoid fines and penalties
• Oversee the Company's transaction processing systems
• Manage, control and monitor the implementation of the Company’s budget
• Supervise finance, treasury and credit control units

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Review and approve all financial reporting items
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of IFRS, FRC, CAMA, FIRS, LIRS etc.
• Report financial results to the board of directors

Treasury Management

• Monitor cash balances and present weekly reports on cash and treasury positions
• Participate actively in arranging for debt and equity financing when required

Invest funds

• Monitor and ensure collection of account receivables
• Monitor and manage liabilities and payables to ensure best outcome for the Company

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or other finance-related field
• Proven experience in a senior financial management role, preferably as a Financial Controller or similar
• A minimum of 8–10 years of experience in similar role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide strategic insights
• ICAN/ACCA is a must-have