Chief Financial Officer Job at Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority

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Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Job Reference: NSIA 1

Location: Nigeria

Organisation: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)

Reporting to the CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring effective management and utilization of the Authority's financial resources in line with its corporate objectives

Responsibilities:

•   Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes and procedures in line with best practices while ensuring adequate in built controls

•   Develop and implement robust cost management strategies to monitor and control costs across the organisation

•   Facilitate the budgeting process and ensure effective budget performance of the authority, adherence to the budget and other key financial management elements

•   Ensure timely remittance of all statutory deductions to the relevant bodies e.g pension and taxes and manage the interface between the authority and external auditors

•   Provide advice to the management team on all financial issues. – •   Continually review the effectiveness of the authority's finance policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities and authorize expenditure/transactions in line with the approved financial authority limits

Requirements:

•   First degree in accounting or any related finance/business related field

•   Professional accounting qualification e.g ACA, ACCA

•   At least 12 years related experience of which 4 years in managerial role

•   Experience in asset/investment management organisation will be a plus

•   Good understanding of foreign exchange operations and regulations and other related regulations

•   Advanced financial and accounting knowledge including in depth understanding of international and Nigerian accounting and financial reporting standards and hands on experience in financial planning and analysis

•   Strong business acumen, maturity and tact including ability to relate with highest level of management of financial institutions and other stakeholders

Additional Requirements:

•   Understanding of global financial markets, domestic macro economic policy issues, local and global SWF governance and regulatory frameworks

•   Strong professional profile and high ethical standards and integrity

•   Strong leadership, business management, interpersonal and influencing skills with excellent track record of measurable results

•   Excellent communication skills

•   Ability to multi task and function effectively under pressure

•   Appreciate understanding of the NSIA's mandate

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Deadline: 7th January 2013.

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