Company Info
Rekrut Consulting Limited is a Top Class Human Capital Development Service provider in Nigeria. Our prime objective is to enable organizations to access tomorrow’s thinking and today’s best practices in people management. People are the greatest assets of any organization. Rekrut Consulting is dedicated to designing and delivering Recruitment, Training interventions, Team building, and HR consultancy services to the specific needs of client organisations in order for them to be competitive and contemporary.
Rekrut Consulting Limited is a Top Class Human Capital Development Service provider in Nigeria. Our prime objective is to enable organizations to access tomorrow’s thinking and today’s best practices in people management. People are the greatest assets of any organization. Rekrut Consulting is dedicated to designing and delivering Recruitment, Training interventions, Team building, and HR consultancy services to the specific needs of client organisations in order for them to be competitive and contemporary.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Finance
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team as Head of Finance.
- As a key member of the executive team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the firm’s financial strategy, leading the finance team, and providing expert financial guidance to drive business growth and success.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and implement the firm’s financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and provide financial forecasts for strategic decision-making.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Leadership and Team Management:
- Provide strong leadership to the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Set clear goals and objectives for the finance department and ensure effective execution.
- Mentor and develop finance staff, promoting professional growth and succession planning.
Treasury and Cash Management:
- Set investment return targets with management and meet such targets by leveraging all applicable products and platforms.
- Manage cash flow and liquidity to ensure the firm’s financial stability and optimize working capital.
- Oversee relationships with financial institutions, manage banking relationships, and evaluate investment opportunities.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and presentations for executive management and the board of directors.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis to provide insights into business performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Present financial results and strategic recommendations to the executive team and stakeholders.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Identify and manage financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate potential challenges.
- Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to financial and regulatory requirements.
Stakeholder Communication:
- Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, investors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
- Present financial information to clients during engagements and contribute to business development efforts.
- Communicate financial strategy, results, and risks effectively to a wide range of audiences.
Financial Systems and Technology:
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and technologies to streamline processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve efficiency.
- Stay up-to-date with advancements in financial technology and recommend relevant solutions.
Requirements
- First Degree in Finance/Accounting
- Proven experience with treasury tools (T-bills, fixed deposits, money market, local and foreign stock market, bonds, derivatives, hedging, etc.)
- Relevant Finance certification; ICAN/ACCA/CFA, etc.
- Possession of a post-graduate qualification in a related field is an added advantage
- Over 5 years of relevant experience as CFO
- Experience interacting with C-Suite executives from different backgrounds
- Ability to represent the firm when required in relevant circumstances
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Extremely strong MS Excel and financial modeling skills
- Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques
- Thorough understanding of derivatives, hedging, investments, bank account management, and international funds flows.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.