Job Openings at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Job Reference: 1165
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing
Function: Financial

Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will prepare, develop and analyse key financial information to ensure that an organisation’s management makes well-informed decisions to ensure future stability, growth and profitability.
• He will establish financial policies and management information systems and maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• He will also provide a high quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.
• The role combines accounting skills with business management skills.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Preparing periodic financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries;
• Providing a support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions;
• Review the financial data and information, update it, to identify inconsistencies and take remedial actions and to provide assistance to direct the operation of financial activities;
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all accounts, to verify its accuracy by tracking and monitoring the financial records, etc.;
• Monitor the debtors and ensure that collections are consistent within the given time limit;
• Prepare accurate monthly and yearly reports, to provide assistance in directing the coordination and preparation of annual budgets, and to ensure that the approved budget has been adhered to, to communicate the variations in budget to the management, and communicate inconsistencies in the budget;
• Ensuring spending is kept in line with the budget;
• Informing key strategic decisions and formulating business strategies;
• Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions;
• Analysing financial performance and so contributing to medium and long term business planning / forecasts;
• Negotiating on major projects, loans and grants;
• Offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance;
• Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers;
• Liaising with other function managers to put the finances and accounts in context;
• Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed;
• Implementing corporate governance procedures, risk management and internal controls;
• Delegate the tasks to the junior staff persons, to train and mentor them by identifying the skills and training gaps, to be involved in communicating the staffing needs, hiring, and terminating the staff members whenever there is a requirement;
• Collate all the relevant financial information like expenses, liabilities, revenues, assets, etc. and documentation that would ensure readiness and fast execution of the relevant financial activities;
• Recommend potential business acquisition proposals and assists the organisation to make intelligent business and financial related decisions;
• Manage the day to day accounting activities by ensuring adherence to the organisational rules and regulations and statutory compliance;
• Coordinate with the technological department to ensure that a proper accounting system is selected by him that will help in delivering sound financial reports;
• Responsible for maintaining excellent relationship with the internal employees as well as with the insurance organisations, banks, audit and financial firms etc.;
• Develop and implement processes related to document control and management;
• Cash and treasury management;
• Manage all company taxes ensuring timely and accurate filing with tax authorities;
• Coordination of audits with external and internal auditors; follow-up and clearing of management letters
• All IT related activities ensuring at any time full operations.

Expectations

• Candidates should be a Certified Management Accountant;
• 10+ years of progressively financial responsibility;
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience as CFO / Finance Director in a multinational FMCG or specialty chemicals company;
• If possible, work experience in Africa
• Excellent written and oral English
• Complete mastery on accounting theories and principles;
• Candidate must be comfortable with handling complex computations and huge numerical data;
• Ability to manage and prioritise work according to requirements;
• Effective leadership and communication skills;
• Excellent planning, analytical and time management skills;
• Computer proficiency skills in NAVISION or any other similar ERP;

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Job Reference: 1170
Location: Nigeria
Industry: FMCG
Function: Supply chain

Job Description

• The role is responsible for delivering all aspects of Logistics and Supply Chain to the organization including strategy development, the provision of business solutions, service delivery and budget management. As part of procurement team, has input into the overall strategy and management of the company.
• Identify and evaluate operational risks such as supply, quality (including food safety), safety, environment, security, regulatory compliance
• Design and implement appropriate risk-mitigation plan in compliance with internal and external standards and norms
• Maintain and develop operations performance by implementing performance assessment and continuous improvement systems.
• Develop, implement and improve business planning capabilities by understanding and challenging market demand and optimizing procurement, production and replenishment plans accordingly in order to meet demand.
• Implement and optimize production / process management to meet the planned customer service levels, the required quality standard, at the required cost.
• Master stock management, related infrastructure and goods transfer processes taking into account planning, quality demands, planned quantities and costs constraints.
• Manage the whole procurement cycle from business needs identification to suppliers relationship management
• Place service and quality at the heart of the business, making sure customer satisfaction is optimum
• Lead change to ensure new solutions are evaluated, adopted and implemented (through alignment of business strategy, culture, structure, processes, people, and the implementation of projects).
• Ability to communicate effectively and build beneficial relationship with key stakeholders, through strong interpersonal skills.

Expectations

• Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 9 years Supply Chain experience in a commercial environment preferably with hands-on experience in demand planning, procurement and process management.
• Proactive, strategic and with excellent Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Job Reference: 1259
Location: Lagos
Industry: ICT
Function: Financial

Job Description

• An expert understanding of all functions of the finance & accounting department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, taxation, cashflows, fixed assets, debt financing, project construction, payroll and financial controls and integrity.

Leadership:

• Demonstrate leadership, utmost confidentiality and integrity
• Deputise for Director of Finance on ad-hoc basis
• Suggest/recommend continual areas of improvement based on sound analysis

Financial Accounting:

• Accuracy and integrity of numbers always and in line with IAS and IFRS
• P&L and Balance Sheet ongoing monitoring and reporting
• Timely completion of Month End, Quarter End and Year End Activities
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash & Bank, Fixed Assets, Current Assets and Liabilities booked, reconciled and reported in a timely manner
• Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• strict adherence to the Delegations of Authority and levels

Performance Management & Business Partnering:

• Monthly management reporting and Balance Score Card reporting with analysis and commentary
• Quarterly forecast preparation and reporting
• Annual Budget preparation and reporting
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Work closely with and Support Budget holders to ensure control and recommend optimisation opportunities
• Work with Procurement team to ensure Vendor integrity and optimal procurement policies in place

ERP:

• Maintain the chart of accounts and all other required subsidiary module Master Data
• Be the In-House expert on ERP
• Work closely with and ensure ERP team support and provide optimal service to Rack Centre
• Strict adherence to the Delegations of Authority and levels

Cashflows, Banking and Financing:

• Maintain strong working relationship with Internal Treasury and Bank Relationship Managers
• Always look to optimise cash flows (DSO and DPO days)
• Ongoing monitoring and follow-up of Payables and Receivables
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Maintain and administer company’s online Bank Platforms.

Controls, Policies, Audit, Tax:

• Develop and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance to policies and procedures
• Work closely with Internal Audit and ensure controls operating optimally
• Work closely with Auditors to ensure GAAP compliance and year-end adjustments minimised
• Oversee and manage timely close of the annual audit and completion of the Audited Financial Statements
• Work closely with Tax consultant timely reporting and closure of State and Federal Tax requirements
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Strict adherence and maintenance to organised data, reports, correspondence and legal documents electronically and physical archiving. Always ensure Finance Teams network and share point drives are organised and all data is filed appropriately

People:

• Supervises and mentor all team members
• Goals and objective setting and ensuring staff meet or exceed set targets
• Create culture of learning and ensure staff develop the right technical and soft skills required to continue to development in their job roles
• General finance and accounting knowledge sharing with company staff

Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by line manager from time to time.
Expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Banking & Finance or equivalent business experience
• Minimum 10+ years of experience
• Must be a full member of Institute of Chartered Accounts of Nigeria (ICAN)
• ACCA, CIMA or ACTI would be an advantage
• Must have ‘Big 4’ audit or consulting background
• Must demonstrate progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation
• Must be in a supervisory role and overseeing a team currently
• Strong ERP experience/skills
• Multi-currency reporting experience
• Technology or Telecoms Industry experience would be an advantage
• Strong communicator at all levels including written and ability to present
• Systems and IT literate. Advance MS Excel Skills and Financial Statement handling and report development in excel. MS PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Role model in performance standards and demonstrates and champions behaviour that is in line with HPOE (High-Performance Operating Environment) values