LD&D Consulting is a specialist management and recruitment consulting firm that specializes in turning key projects into success by working collaboratively with clients and key stakeholders. Our specialist project management team consists of seasoned and well experienced consultants across various industries.JOB BRIEF
A CFO must be well-versed in all aspects of financial management ranging from
Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team
Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO, members of the executive management team and the Board of Directors
Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting
Advising on long-term business and financial planning
Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders
Reviewing all formal finance, HR and IT related procedures reliable current and forecasting reports
Set up and oversee the company’s finance IT system
RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Activities and Reporting:
Maintain accurate control of budget expenditures against approved allocations and verify compliance with reports received from departments and recommend follow-up actions.
Business Controlling:
Ongoing development and monitoring of control systems to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results
Perform detailed analysis on operational and financial accounts, cost items, contracts, inventories
Planning & Budgeting:
Preparation and implementation of the corporate financial planning, budgets and forecasts
Analysis and Reporting:
Provide timely monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, budgets, forecasts and other KPI performance reports
Performance Monitoring:
Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the Company’s long-term goals, and tracking relevant KPI’s
Perform price/volume analysis and margin analysis
Treasury:
Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed
Optimize the funding structure
Stakeholder Management: Manage external relationships with institutional investors, banks, external auditors, tax, and regulatory authorities
Data & Technology Management:
Perform accounting system selection and implementation
Ensure data integrity and data quality
Requirements and skills
Minimum 8 years experience in a similar CFO or Financial Controller position in Nigeria
University degree in finance or accounting
Chartered accountant qualification
Extensive financial management experience, ideally with either close involvement with or experience in senior line management and/or commercial management
Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to agribusinesses
