Finance Head - FMCG/Mfg

Role: Head Finance

Location: Nigeria

Reports to: Managing Director

Direct reports: 3

Background and education: CA/CPA/CMA with 8-12 years of experience post qualification. The individual needs to be from the FMCG manufacturing or distribution industry

Key responsibilities:

The role works closely with the Group Executive Director and the CFO on all Finance, Treasury, Corporate Policy matters, Risk management, Internal and external audit activities and so on.

- Manage the Accounting, Treasury, Budgetary, Financial Planning and Internal Control functions

- Prepare the Company Annual Operating Budget, Financial Plans & Analysis, cash flow projections, source & use of funds

- Manage the daily cash liquidity and monitor cash flow projections to optimize both the Cash Conversion cycle (CCC) and Working Capital requirements

- Oversee accurate & timely preparation and submission of Financial Statements, Management Reports & Legal Entity Accounts

- Manage the relationships with banks and make necessary negotiations to get the best of facilities

- Establish the Internal Control department & processes to safeguard the company’ assets, ensure that all transactions are properly authorized internally

- Generate feasibility and pay-back studies for new business ventures or expansions as well as preparation of CAPEX budgets to support capacity requirements

- Responsible for maintaining proper Books of Accounts as per GAAP standards and preparing monthly financial reports as per schedule fixed by the management

- Ensuring maintenance of reliable accounting systems and MIS

- Participating in the strategic planning process and preparation of the annual work program, budget, business plan and annual reports

- Providing effective oversight on project finances to ensure sound financial management, timely disbursement of funds and conformity with the company business plan

- Tax planning & compliance along with broad knowledge of IFRS standards

Must haves:

- Excellent Communication skills and perfect command of the English language

- PC proficient with sound working experience in ERP systems (Oracle Business Suites preferably)

- Should be capable of recruiting, developing and training the departmental staff to maximize productivity and effectiveness

If this role interests you, please write to me on apandey@antal.com and I will get back to you for a detailed discussion.