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Key Responsibilities

• Co-create and develop effective corporate evidence-based communication strategies that cover internal and external communications.
• Provide hands-on support to the teams that support PR and all forms of communications in the Agency.
• Develop and implement media advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of the agency and promote its agenda.
• Ensure that all media communications activity (I.e. press, radio, TV, website, online/social media activity) are integrated and aligned with the organization's/clients; strategic campaigns and projects.
• Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.)
• Draft content (eg press releases) for mass media or agency’s website.
• Provide leadership for all branding efforts for the agency and the office of the ED, including advise on improving digital handles of the agency and the ED.
• Provide advice on Key strategic moments that can be leveraged to showcase the effort of the agency.
• Provide rapid communications capacity building opportunities for the ED and extend the same to key principals speaking on behalf of the agency.
• Provide constructive feedback or analysis post media and other public-facing engagements to strengthen the communication capacity of the ED.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive reputation management strategy, aligned with the agency’s overall goals and strategic priorities.
• Advise on communications solutions regarding messaging, crisis management, handling difficult stories and reportage in the press.
• Forecast likely reputational crisis and proffer innovative solutions. Perform damage control by developing crisis communication plans and effectively manage reputional crises when they arise.
• Review reports, case studies, and success stories that highlight the agency’s work in current health reforms and improving quality of PHC.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in the Agency’s communications and advocacy efforts.
• Develop a schedule of capacity building events for the media and other relevant stakeholders.
• ​Provide this support through a capacity building lens of staff from the agency.

Requirements

• MA / BSc in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or similar relevant field. Post Graduate degree in journalism or its equivalent in an advantage.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in strategic communication, media relations, public relations experience in the government sector is a requirement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proficient command of English language.
• Strong crisis management and problem- solving skills.
• Experience and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing is a requirement.
• Requisite media experience in the development ecosystem.
• An understanding of the role of the media in the development of communication.
• Experience in writing, documentation, success stories, and managing media events
• Work experience leading a diverse, multi-divergent, multicultural team.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Skills to communicate complex issues to a variety of audiences with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Solid understanding of project management principles
• Leadership skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Computer skills - to perform this job successfully, excellent computer proficiency, with the ability to navigate the internet and email software; and good knowledge of MS Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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Job Summary

• A Financial Controller who can drive and oversee the Finance, Treasury and Commodity Trading functions.
• The Financial Controller will be a senior-level manager who will oversee the business's day-to-day financial operations and provide operational and strategic support to Senior Management.
•  The Financial Controller must be focused on Finance and have a good accounting background so he/she can adequately oversee the Accounts Team.
• The Financial Controller will be responsible for:
  • Finance - Corporate finance, planning and forecasting, equity and debt fundraising
  • Treasury - Working capital management, loan management and optimization
  • Accounting - Overseeing the accounts unit and providing general financial operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Forecasting, Debt and Equity Capital Raise and overall Financial Management for the group.
• Cash flow management: Monitoring and balancing cash flows into and out of a business to meet obligations and optimize investment.
• Audit liaison: Coordinating with external financial, compliance and tax auditors.
• Internal controls: Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls, especially spending controls, to safeguard company assets and reduce fraud.
• Budget: Fully creating the budget, including incorporating historical data.
• Debt management: Administering loan agreements for company borrowings, ensuring due payments are planned for and made and manage all communications with Lenders.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with local law, tax provisions and relevant industry and financial regulations.
• Reporting and analysis: Providing financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Cost savings: Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across the business.
• Leadership: Mentoring and managing the accounting and financial staff.
• External reporting: Preparing company tax and financial statements, including public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and FMDQ.
• Hedging - Ensuring that all product and financial risks associated with the company's operations are fully hedged.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Business Administration, Accounting or any other related field of study
• Relevant professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CMA,ACA etc.
• Willing to travel weekly or bi-weekly to the manufacturing factory (Makun, Ogun State)
• MBA or MSc. in Finance, Accounting or any related discipline is compulsory
• Minimum of 12+ years’ experience with 8years’ professional management experience in Finance, Treasury and Inventory Management.
• Relevant experience in audit is required.
• Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.
• Able to work independently and highly meticulous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.