Chief Financial Officers (CFO) at Lefort Consulting

Job type: Remote

Job Summary

This role is responsible for the performance of effective risk management and planning of  Organization’s financial strategy.

Development of a robust financial strategy and metrics that track the attainment of the overall corporate goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

Accurate Reporting.

• Review of monthly management reports for accuracy, completion, and proper classification.
• Financial Analysis: Monthly financial analysis with financial ratios and scenario analysis.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Annual Budget and Budgetary Control, Monthly Budget and Budgetary Control.
• Net Cashflow Maximization: Continuous recommendation on the best ways to utilize net cashflows.
• Liaison with third parties on behalf of client.

Funding Opportunities.

• Advice on best funding opportunities available for client at every point.
• Application for funding opportunities.
• Representation: Virtual representation as CFO, Physical representation as CFO.
• Internal Control: Periodic review of Internal controls and recommendations.
• Digital Innovation: Recommending digital innovations that can improve business processes and performance, Spearheading the deployment of digital innovation.
• Minimizing tax liabilities: Tax Planning at the beginning of the period, Tax planning at filing stage.

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of a First Degree B.Sc / B.A in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or its equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in financing and debt structure.
• Proven track record of raising capital.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and internal control principles, operational risk evaluation and governance frameworks in financial institutions.
• Good knowledge of IFRS accounting principles.
• Excellent knowledge of corporate financial law.
• Hands-on experience with risk management.
• Hands-on experience with financial management software.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Problem solver and critical thinker mindset.

Experience:

At least Ten (10) years experience in the finance industry.

Skills/Technical Competencies

• Finance Acumen
• Cost Optimization
• Budgeting and financial forecasting
• Financial Analysis and Interpretation
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Management
• Business planning and analysis
• Investment planning and portfolio management
• Corporate finance
• Financial reporting
• Financial modelling and analysis
• Tax planning/management
• Knowledge of relevant Accounting software