Chief Financial Officer at Smart Partners

Job Summary

• Our client is in need of a dynamic, experienced, and highly collaborative leader. We seek visionary, inspirational, and strategic leaders to drive impact and growth.
• Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and coalition-builders, knowledgeable about business, finance, and health, with the standing, respect, and authenticity to influence and partner with corporations, influencers, and donors.
• They must be eager to contribute to positive societal changes in Nigeria. Project management capabilities are essential, along with the ability to inspire trust, confidence, and collaboration across a diverse community of stakeholders. They will be passionate advocates, catalysts, and change agents, building and driving a small, high-performing team, towards quality execution and financial sustainability.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership and project management experience, knowledge of the Nigerian health sector, and high-level IT skills, especially MS Word, PowerPoint & MS Excel. An internal perspective and strong networks are essential; good knowledge of the Nigerian political economy is ideal. Outstanding interpersonal, public speaking and communication skills are also key. The positions are based in Lagos, requiring domestic and international travel.

Major Responsibilities

Financial Control:

• Manage all finance and accounting operations.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Keep up to date with finance and accounting standards and ensure compliance.
• Manage cash flow and ensure quality control over financial transactions.
• Manage compliance with state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Risk Evaluation and Management:

• Analyze financial data for improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to finance policies and update these as appropriate. Monitor and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Maintain company accounts, ledgers, and records. Oversee all company accounts and investments.

Admin and Tech Support:

• Troubleshooting issues with tech systems.
• Conduct general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, bookings, event planning, office arrangements, etc.
• Maintain and monitor computer networks and systems. Manage support functions including drivers, security, receptionists, etc.

Human Resource:

• Resolve issues between management and employees.
• Handle complaints and whistle-blower reports. Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies by staff.
• Provide advice to managers on improvement policies (equal employment opportunities, sexual harassment awareness, employee advocation, etc.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring process of new staff. Monitor employee training in conjunction with the partnerships and memberships department.
• Conduct new employee orientations.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and maintain employee records.
• Develop the organization’s manpower and capacity development plans.

Qualifications & Attributes Required

• A Chartered / Certified Accountant with strong organizational abilities
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with overseeing the preparation of financial statements
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures especially IFRS
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of integrity
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience in conflict resolution/mediation
• Able to effectively handle sensitive issues
• Prior experience in monitoring or enforcing corporate governance in an organization
• Prior experience in performance evaluation
• 5 years of middle management or higher experience
• Displays charisma and a high level of personal comportment
• An ability to effectively stand up to authority.