Job Vacancy At an FMCG Company via Millar Cameron

We are Millar Cameron, a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the sub-Saharan agricultural industry.

One of our clients, a major FMCG company, has recently had an opportunity come up for a Chief Financial Officer to join their team based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Chief Financial Officer

Location(s):          Lagos                                         |           Job Type:              Full-time

Qualification:      MBA/MA/MSc                         |           Experience:          10 years

Deadline:               Not Specified

As the new Chief Financial Officer you would be responsible the formulation and implementation of Company Financial Strategy and the direction and co-ordination of the activities of the finance department.

Key ResponsibilitiesAs the Chief Financial Officer you would be responsible for all financial matters, including but not limited to:

• · Financial Reporting and management of all aspects of the company
• · Provision of leadership and coordination in business planning, accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting and budgetary concerns of the company
• · Development of the finance teams
• · Coordination and preparation of the annual budget, financial statements reports and analyses.
• · Overall working and cash flow management
• · Maintaining relationships with commercial banks
• · Ensuring compliance with local state and federal reporting requirements
• · Ensuring timely and accurate payment of taxes and pension contributions
• · Overseeing, approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, salary updates, account maintenance and data entry.
• · Assess both short and long term goals for the finance department
• · Provide training to and manage the finance department
• Approve and coordinate changes and improvements to the automated financial and management IT systems for the company.

Our client is in the position to offer a very generous remuneration package, in terms of both salary and additional package.

What We Are Looking For In Exceptional Candidates

• · Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, negotiations)
• · Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• · Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, financial statements, and projections
• · Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• · Experience implementing and managing automated financial and accounting reporting systems (note: the Company uses Navision)
• · Experience in strategic planning and execution
• · Experience in product costing
• · Experience working with consumer-focused businesses
• · Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
• · Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• · At least ten years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting position
• · Experience working in Nigeria / West Africa
• · Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting and/or an MBA preferable

Method of Application

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