Chief Financial Officer Job at Spark Nigeria

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Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employer: Spark.ng

Job description:

The Role: to take responsibility for the complete finance function for the businesses operations. As the business continues to expand, the individual will be involved in accurate and timely financial reporting working closely with other members of the senior management team. Automation of the accounting functions will be a key focus in the short term, as well as developing policies and procedures to support the planned expansion. The Position will also play a crucial role in appraisal of new investment and operational projects and will lead any subsequent M&A activities to bring new businesses to the group.

You will be required to:

•   Assist the COO in the overall financial management of a continuously growing organization by developing appropriate analytical tools to proactively drive business results.

•   Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities including revenue/expense and balance sheet report as well as tax returns.

•   Assist the COO in the preparation of all board reports including financial statements and forecasts.

•   Provide financial advice to other key members of the organisation such as the business development team if required.

•   Design and manage financial processes, controls and accounting systems to assure accurate and timely financial reporting

•   Actively manage the company's' balance sheet activities ensuring all operational and strategic evaluations are made with careful consideration given to the short, medium and long-term financial health of the business.

•   Oversee the financial aspects of all significant contract negotiations including but not limited to leases, suppliers, NDA, s, performance agreements and license purchases.

•   Facilitate timely and efficient audit completion by working closely with our accounting firm on all national and global accounts audits and tax planning matters.

•   Ensure availability of adequate cash flow to meet the company's needs.

•   Investigate cost effective benefit plans which the company may offer existing and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals

•   Oversee the accounts payable and receivables activities and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.

•   Be an energetic and pragmatic target orientated team player with strong communication and people management skills.

•   Self-motivated and able to work independently

•   Have strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

•   Target orientated and solutions driven

Education: A related Finance/Accounting Academic qualification as well as an ACCA professional accounting qualification is Essential.

Salary: $40,000 to $50,000

Relocation to Lagos is required and candidates will be supported by being provided with accommodation.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Ideal candidate MUST be an ACCA qualified accountant, with over 6 years financial management track record at CFO level, with extensive experience in producing month end financial accounting and management reporting whilst managing day-to-day operations within a small, medium or large organisation with international operations.

•   Background of working within one of the major accountancy, audit and advisory firms such as KPMG, PWC or Deloitte is essential.

•   Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Accounting standards, policies and procedures in all areas including Tax and Audit reporting.

•   Knowledge of the African IT industry is desirable

•   Can demonstrate progressive success as a finance executive

•   Can demonstrate long-term and strategic planning skills

•   Technically astute and capable of identifying and operating most advanced global financial and accounting systems.

•   Understanding of organizational development and ability to be responsive to the needs of all clients of the company including, investors, board of directors and employees

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