Petroexcel Technology - Head - Finance & Accounts

Head Finance & Accounts - Lagos, Nigeria

Role & responsibilities:

- Must have handled multiple companies at a time as Group Head Finance & Accounts

- Preparation of business plans.

- Managing Inflow & Outflow of Funds optimally.

- Conducting Board Meeting and Annual General Meetings ; Preparing agenda, notices and minutes.

- Implementing Financial Governance Mechanism

- Optimal Cash Management and Cash Flow Planning

- Should possess sound commercial acumen

- Exhibit Leadership skills, by setting an example by his/her work ethics, lead, guide and mentor a team of professionals

- Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Oversee and lead the finance function of Alternatives,

- Lead overall P&L, audit and accounting, banking, budgets, MIS, internal controls, support on transactions

- Drive the fund accounting team in the preparation of the funds' periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports

- Monitor all fund structures to ensure it is in line with the current regulatory and commercial requirement

- Actively work with the senior management teams of the portfolio companies on key strategic issues and projects that require additional management expertise.

- Support the firm's portfolio companies in the areas of contracts, compliance, legal matters and other issues as required

- Review processes and look to improve efficiency where possible

- Minimum Relevant Experience 18+ Years (Preferred - B2B manufacturing industry background)

Skills & Experience:

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP etc.)

- Ability to strategize and solve complicated business scenarios and taking strategic decision

- Strong leadership and organizational skills to lead from front

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people skills

- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers and problem-solving attitude

- Good people management skills - Succession planning, nurturing and developing team/talent