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Afriglobal Group began operations in 1988 by a visionary man Mr. B. B. Garg. Our business was majorly raw chemical distribution. We have since grown into a diversified entity with about five dynamic and fast growing competent organizations now referred to as Afriglobal Group of Companies. Each organization has developed into the market leader or one of the l...
POSITION / GRADE
Head of Finance/ Financial Controller
POSITION OBJECTIVES
Manage the Financial and Accounting function for the company, ensuring profitability, accurate and timely financial records
Continuously improve productivity, internal control, reduce costs and streamline the company’s accounting processes
REPORTING TO
Group CFO (direct/ solid line) and CEO (indirect/ dotted line)
OTHER LINKAGES/ RELATIONSHIPS
Sales, Marketing, Logistics, IT, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders within the company
Afriglobal Group
Government agencies, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies
LOCATION
Lagos, travel to satellite locations may sometimes be required
KRAs:
Detailed Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Financial Reports, Insights, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Manage the company’s financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory reporting
- Provide quality and timely financial support/ insights to other departments for data-based decisions
- Present regular financial results and insights to the Board, Finance Committee and Executive Committee
- Key contributor to the company’s business strategies and annual operating plan
- Profitability and Cost Optimization
- Advise and contribute to cost optimization across centers/ products/ market segments to ensure the profitability of the business
- Deploy initiatives to grow revenue
- Coach and monitor Centre Managers to drive Centre P&L performance
- Lead initiatives for cost control and a culture of cost consciousness
- Finance Operations, Policies, Processes and Systems
- Develop/review relevant finance policies and procedures, and manage the company’s financial systems
- Oversee accounts payable and receivables, treasury, financial and management accounting
- Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
- Oversee the company’s cash flow, banking and borrowing activities
Projects
- Prepare financial projections and return on investment (payback) for all planned capital expense projects/ expansion projects.
- Support all expansion projects for the organization by providing timely, relevant, and accurate financial data and advice
- Responsible for proper planning and execution of Finance department’s projects
Procurement
- Manage the procurement strategy and process efficiently and effectively
- Oversee the procurement team’s activities, ensuring optimal supplier performance and price
People Management
- Responsible for hiring the best talent for the team.
- Builds a culture of performance with clear goals, feedback, and appraisal rhythm. Identifies top players and replaces weak links regularly. Conducts timely and constructive performance evaluations
- Continuously upgrades and enhances skills and competencies of the team.
- Builds a pipeline of Leaders.
- Prioritize and assign team members to projects/activities
Others
Perform other duties as may be required by Management from time to time
Other Attributes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Professional accounting qualification, e.g. ACCA, ICAN
- 12+ years’ experience in a senior financial management position
- Experience collaborating with various stakeholders to plan and achieve the company’s financial goals
- Experienced computer skills, including Excel, Power Point, and ERP (Dynamics/ Tally preferred)
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize work
- Experienced leadership and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills
- High integrity and ethics
- Strategic thinking, planning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Career Path:
CEO; Group CFO