Skill Enhancement Centre (SENCE) Limited - We are a Business Consultancy firm focused on small/medium businesses.
Our goal is to provide our clients with the support they need to grow their businesses by providing them with value - added and convenient services in a friendly atmosphere.
SENCE is recruiting to fill the position below:
Vacancy - Chief Financial Officer
Job I.D: 29
Location: Lagos
Roles and Responsibilities
Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the department's strategic direction and objectives to all staff in the department.
Oversee and champion the articulation and development of the Finance strategy and ensure alignment with OneCard's corporate strategy, business goals and objectives.
Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department's functions and activities.
Oversee and coordinate the day to day activities of the department and ensure alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the organization, regulatory and statutory requirements.
Coordinate the development of the department's business and work plans.
Ensure synergy and collaboration in cross functional team activities, communication within the department in order to facilitate effective and smooth running of the department.
Serve as key adviser to the company on financial issues - interpretation of accounting and tax regulation issues.
Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with leading practices.
Coordinate the identification of risks and long-term financial implications of intended corporate projects/ initiatives and advise Management.
Oversee the establishment of efficient controls to mitigate identified financial risks.
Manage risks and returns on company financial resources, constantly seeking to maximize shareholders' wealth.
Oversee the development of OneCard's corporate budget and the allocation of financial resources.
Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of budget positions.
Assess the development and implementation of robust cost management strategies to monitor and control costs company-wide.
Periodically review key OneCard's finance activities and performance reports and take appropriate action to ensure the company's business objectives are achieved.
Ensure the development, implementation and compliance to delegation of authority framework.
Authorize expenditure/ transactions in line with the company's approved financial authority limits.
Ensure the development and implementation of strategies to optimally manage the company's liquidity position.
Ensure availability of adequate funding as required for the company's operations, in line with OneCard's financial policies.
Coordinate all revenue assurance activities to mitigate revenue leakages.
Oversee the timely, accurate generation of relevant financial information/report to aid Management's strategic decision making.
Coordinate timely preparation of OneCard's financial statements, ensuring the statements reflect the company's financial position and comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key banks and other financial institutions.
Manage the interface between the company and external auditors and regulators to ensure the company's financial interest is protected.
Establish standard cost and inventory system
Ensure the establishment and implementation of standard procurement policies and procedures in line with leading international practices.
Ensure the timely and cost effective procurement of materials and equipment as well as the expedition of procured materials/goods.
Review and approve purchase orders for procurement of materials goods and services.
Coordinate the vendor evaluation and tendering process.
Prepare and analyze monthly expense and P&L reports.
Analysis of company performance comparing and analyzing segment results against budget and prior years.
Review,establish and maintain internal control standards and procedure.
Control of company records, leases, obligations and other documents.
Payables and receivables administration,
Manage the human and material resources of the department to optimize performance and enhance output.
Oversee the preparation of the department's annual budget and monitor its implementation.
Prepare and submit periodic management reports on the activities of the department for board and management decision making.
Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department's policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities.
Champion and oversees the implementation of improvement recommendations after obtaining all necessary approvals from management or the Board.
Support the CEO in communicating the activities and achievements of the company/department to all relevant stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO or Board of Directors.
Qualifications and Skills
First degree in Accounting or related discipline.
Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or other relevant higher business degree with proven analytical and qualitative accounting/ finance competencies.
Experience in treasury funds management and loan syndication.
Good appreciation of the telecommunication industry operations, key issues, trends and development.
Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including in depth understanding of international and local accounting and financial reporting standards.
Good understanding of foreign exchange operations and regulations, and other relevant regulations - telecommunications industry, income and other tax, e.t.c.
Strong knowledge of the local and international banking industry.
Proven ability to interpret financial statement and apply a broad perspective in summarizing results.
Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence others
Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systematic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
Strong business and financial acumen.
High level of integrity and business ethics.
High level of attention to detail.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to multi task and function effectively under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Political savvy, diplomacy, maturity and tact including the ability to relate with various categories of people.
Strong relationship management & networking skills.
Strong leadership and people management skills.
High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
Good appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Minimum of 15 years.
Application Closing Date
29th November, 2013
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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