Career Opportunities at Deloitte Nigeria

Reference Number: CGF002

Job Summary

• Establish and ensure day-to-day management of all accounting and financial reporting systems, internal and external regulatory compliance procedures, liquidity management, administration and procurement, budgeting and financial planning, strategic planning, treasury and investment management, tax matters related to the Credit Guarantee Company (CGC), internal and external audits, fundraising and relationship management with all stakeholders
• Develop, refine and monitor the CGC’s overall strategy (as approved by the Board) with a particular focus on the financial aspects. Set up, lead and manage the finance, administration, treasury/investments departments.

Duties and Responsibilities
Set up the CGC’s finance and administration function:

• Establish and run the finance and administration function in a hands-on fashion initially, before building a team in line with the CGC’s growth.
• Create finance & administration structures and processes.
• Create and maintain financial modeling and forecasting tools for the CGC;
• Create and maintain budgeting tools, including control policies;
• Create and maintain all internal and external administration and coordination functions and procedures, including procurement, compliance
• In the setting-up environment, the CFO will play an important role in company decision making and will be required to work on a range of projects within finance and administration.
• Develop the capital and liquidity strategy for the CGC, as well as finance and administration policies, procedures and manuals.
• Establish and help manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and other stakeholders.

Financial Management:

• Supervise and manage Finance & Administration Department and its staff;
• Direct and lead the preparation of financial reports including weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee the implementation of effective financial management systems and controls to ensure the CGC’s assets are adequately safeguarded and accurate and reliable financial reporting is produced;
• Ensure accurate and up to date books of accounts are maintained in accordance with relevant national and international standards and requirements;
• Check the adequacy of the finance manual & policies, ensure alignment with best practices and Nigeria laws a constant basis, and oversee ongoing development and updating of policies, procedures and manuals;
• Planning, coordinating and managing implementation of resources to ensure allocations support the achievement of the CGC’s strategic direction, operating plans and overall objectives;
• Handling all tax matters in relation to compliance, statutory and non-statutory requirements;
• Facilitate the work of internal and external auditors and provide assistance as required, ensuring that a clean audit record is maintained;
• Ensure timely administration and processing of payroll and submission of statutory deductions;
• Manage and oversee preparation, finalization and publication of annual accounts in the CGC’s annual report.
• Manage invoicing and receipting of clients/PFIs, preparation of receivable reports, and accruals/receivables reconciliation for loan guarantee transactions;
• Supervise cash management activities and closely monitor daily liquidity, ensuring all financial obligations are fully and timely settled.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with vendors, partners and consultants that serve to enhance the CGC’s reputation and visibility.

Administration and Procurement:

• Manage all internal coordination and administrative issues related to compliance, procurement, stakeholder reporting etc.
• Oversee and ensure that sourcing and procurement of all items is carried out according to due process and in line with applicable rules and regulations;
• Monitor and track utilization of capital and operational expenditures against approved procurement plans and ensure allocations are not exceeded without justifiable cause;
• Manage procurement contracts and monitor service delivery to ensure agreed standards and targets are met;
• Ensure timely provision of administrative and logistical services to the business;
• Monitor and ensure adequate maintenance of all the CGC’s assets.

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Develop and maintain budgeting and financial forecasting tools.
• Coordinate the preparation and consolidation of the CGC’s budget and business plan including periodic monitoring and reporting of the same.

Strategy:

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team by advising the management team on key business decisions through sound commercial judgement highlighting options, trade-offs, risks and opportunities.
• Support the board’s and CEO’s strategic direction with the design and deployment of an appropriate and functional finance and administration ecosystem;
• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing valuable strategic advice and counsel on running the business;
• Strategic assessment of business operations and direction, and ability to assess capital allocation/return on investment;
• Regular review and update of the guarantee pricing model to ensure financial sustainability of the CGC.

Treasury and Investment Management:

• Check the adequacy of the Treasury and Investment manual & policies and ensure alignment with the CGC’s policies and best practices on a constant basis;
• Monitor capital invested to ensure maximized returns, adherence to investment guidelines and risk mitigation;
• Ensure the investment programme is in line with investment guidelines approved by the Board and timely reporting of the same.

Fundraising and relationship management with stakeholders:

• Support the CEO in developing a fundraising strategy and conducting fundraising for the CGC, mid-term financial planning and longer-term growth strategy;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Other Duties:

• Regularly participate in management meetings, and carry out any other duties as may be required.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration plus Professional Accounting qualifications such as CPA or ACCA.
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration and/or Finance/Accounting will be an added advantage.
• At least 15 years in financial management, of which 12 should be in a senior managerial role
• Experience working in a development finance institution and background in banking, insurance or trade finance is essential
• Experience with credit risk guarantees/insurance and exposure to development issues is desirable.
• Prior experience in setting up a finance and administration function would be highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with commercial and financial analysis, accounting and accounting systems, internal financial controls, tax administration, revenue management, financial modelling & forecasting, compliance & regulatory issues, and administration functions.
• Experience in a fast growing, challenging business environment.

Desired Competencies:

• Experience working with accounting software, and can implement and roll out a new accounting/reporting system.
• Commercially astute: A high degree of business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit and wants to grow with the company.
• Excellent communicator: Able to express yourself both verbally and in writing in simple and clear ways.
• Complex problem solving skills: The ability to solve complex business challenges.
• Strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of experience
• Robust, organized, proactive, flexible and hands-on
• Knowledge of financial markets, cash management structures, traded treasury instruments etc.
• Open-minded, personable individual with outstanding organizational skills
• Personal commitment to organization excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions.

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Reference Number: CGF001
 
Job Summary

• Establish and design the Credit Guarantee Company in cooperation with the assigned external consultant assigned to this task
• Assume responsibility and provide leadership direction towards the overall success of the facility
• Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund; develop business strategies and plans; ensure its alignment with short-term and long-term objectives; lead and motivate staff to advance employee engagement; develop a high performing managerial team; and, ultimately oversee all operations and business activities to ensure production of desired results and consistency with the overall strategy and mission of the fund.

Duties and Responsibilities
Design and establishment of the Credit Guarantee Company (CGC):

• Participate in market assessment of MSME and credit guarantee schemes
• Participate in the financial set up and operational structure of the CGC as well as testing and roll out of initial CGC services
• Provide assistance in developing the risk evaluation and monitoring mechanisms of the CGC
• Engage in the development of the fund procedural manuals.

Mission Advancement:

• Provide strategic advice to the Board of Directors;
• Develop and position the strategic direction of the CGC to ensure its profitable growth and success
• Lead and influence the implementation and achievement of the strategic and operational plans as well as ensure regulatory compliance;
• Establish and manage an effective working relationship with all the stakeholders and beyond, towards the achievement of corporate objectives;
• Decide and Manage the Fund’s extension of credit guarantee facilities to local financial institutions.

Process Management:

• Ensure establishment of systems, procedures, and resources required to fulfil the CGC’s mission and reporting requirements
• Direct the development of policies and procedures necessary for the operation of the CGC
• Ensure implementation of all policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors;
• Prepare meeting agendas, attend meetings, and supervise the recording of minutes at all Board of Directors meetings.

Financial Management:

• Lead achievement of the CGC’s financial goals and ensure consistent accomplishment the key performance indicators;
• Ensure consistent oversight of financial position of the CGC to ensure appropriate balance of long-term and short-term finance, as well as provision of adequate cash flow for day-to-day operations;
• Ensure sound financial performance of the company; Provide monthly financial statements and annual reports to the Board of Directors in a timely fashion;
• Ensure appropriate management of the CGC's liquidity position;
• Supervise investment management of the CGC’s surplus cash to enhance returns while controlling duration and credit risk;
• Manage internal controls over financial reporting for the CGC and its facilities.

Business Development and Customer’s Agenda:

• Ensure maximum focus on the growth of the CGC’s portfolio
• Create and innovate products and services towards strategic competitiveness;
• Foster a climate of customer focus and set the tone at the top for effective business development;
• Lead the achievement of the agreed customer service standards and ensure the leadership, dissemination, understanding and delivery of customer centric services across the fund;
• Work closely with the Board and the executive leadership team to establish and review strategic priorities for key partnerships.

Internal and External Audit/ Risk Management and Compliance:

• Ensure embedment of a strong risk, compliance and governance framework across the fund;
• Ensure development and integration of a strong and effective internal audit framework;
• Identify strategic and operational risks, ensure mitigation strategies are in place, and where appropriate, minimize any actual or potential impact;
• Ensure operational areas have an updated risk management framework in line with the fund’s risk management strategies;
• Ensure establishment and compliance with all procedural manuals as well as continuous improvement and updates where necessary;
• Ensure effective risk management of the CGC at enterprise level in maintaining the safety and soundness of the company’s operation; timely accurate reporting to the Board of Directors;
• Ensure appropriate risk diversification, quality of credit and overall company risk profile;
• Supervise external audit of annual financial reporting and operations and ensure implementation of recommendations;
• Risk and audit functions of the fund must operate independently that of business with regular independent reporting to the Board.

Human Resources:

• Understand and implement leadership responsibilities and accountabilities across the fund as well as in accordance with the fund’s policies and applicable laws; employee training, workflow direction, performance appraisal, complaints resolution, and succession planning;
• Appoint, with approval from the Board where necessary, executives who report to the CEO;
• Create and implement a framework for the operation of an effective senior management team;
• Foster and maintain a corporate culture within the CGF that embodies high integrity and the CGC core values.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Master's or Postgraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related field;
• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated high level of success in banking or Finance industry inclusive of 7+ years in senior executive management position in a commercial bank or financial organization;
• Strong credit risk management and lending background and experience;
• Exceptional leadership and management skills with a focus on securing strategic partnerships, business development, people and financial management;
• Proven track record of establishing, managing and growing successful institutions.

Desired Competencies:

• Strong leadership, management, supervision, and interpersonal skills;
• Entrepreneurial and self-starter skills;
• Customer centric driven approach;
• Excellent verbal and written communications and oral presentation skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders and financial institutions
• Ability to influence or persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches;
• Ability to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities;
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and evaluation skills;
• Strong strategic thinking skills; ability to formulate strategies and policies, and create new approaches in adverse situations;
• Ability to translate strategies into strategic and operational activities.

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Role Summary

• Due to rapid expansion in our Consulting business, we are looking for qualified and high performing professionals to join our team.
• You will be responsible for leading clients projects/engagements, providing leadership to the team and also providing support to project team members.
• You will have a clear understanding of various projects as well as an appreciable knowledge of clients businesses.
• Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a number of high-profile organisations and further develop their leadership abilities.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit in any discipline. MBA will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 - 10+years’ experience in Consulting, depending on level of entry.
• Excellent business acumen and judgement, strong leadership skills, sales and negotiation skills, strong project managements skills, excellent knowledge of finance and engagement economics, excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Specialized Competencies
Strategy and Operations:

• Corporate and Business Unit Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Business Model Transformation, Finance Transformation, Operations Transformation, Customer Experience & innovation, Route-to-Market, Digital Strategy, Network Design, and Mergers & Acquisition.

Human Capital:

• Organisational Transformation and Talent, HR - Transformation, HR Technology (SAP Success Factors, etc), HR Analytics, Reward, and Recruitment Services

Enterprise Solutions:

• Enterprise platform & Systems Integration (SAP Microsoft, Oracle), Application Managed Services experience, Financial Technology (Digital), Digiral Transformation, Technology Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Programing Experience (Java, C++, Python, UNIX Scripting, etc), Robotics Process Automation, Process Automation, Robotics: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and BluePrism

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: nghro@deloitte.com.ng

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Role Summary

• Due to rapid expansion in our Consulting business, we are looking for qualified and high performing professionals to join our team.
• You will be responsible for leading clients projects/engagements, providing leadership to the team and also providing support to project team members.
• You will have a clear understanding of various projects as well as an appreciable knowledge of clients businesses.
• Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with a number of high-profile organisations and further develop their leadership abilities.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit in any discipline. MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of six (6) credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level/N ECO subjects or acceptable equivalent animation, including Mathematics and English Language in one sitting only.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years experience in Consulting, depending on level of entry.
• Good business acumen and business judgement, leadership skills, sales and negotiation skills, ability to manage and execute projects, excellent report writing, and presentation skills.

Specialized Competencies
Strategy and Operations:

• Corporate and Business Unit Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Business Model Transformation, Finance Transformation, Operations Transformation, Customer Experience & innovation, Route-to-Market, Digital Strategy, Network Design, and Mergers & Acquisition.

Human Capital:

• Organisational Transformation and Talent, HR - Transformation, HR Technology (SAP Success Factors, etc), HR Analytics, Reward, and Recruitment Services

Enterprise Solutions:

• Enterprise platform & Systems Integration (SAP Microsoft, Oracle), Application Managed Services experience, Financial Technology (Digital), Digiral Transformation, Technology Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, Programing Experience (Java, C++, Python, UNIX Scripting, etc), Robotics Process Automation, Process Automation, Robotics: UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and BluePrism

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: nghro@deloitte.com.ng