Chief Financial Officer - Steel Manufacturing Firm - CA

We have an opportunity for CFO with one of our client in Nigeria.

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location - Lagos, Nigeria

Age- 40-48 years

Qualification: CA

Reporting to CEO/MD

Experience:15-20 years (Steel industry experience and some work experience in Nigeria is preferred)

ROLE:

- Heading finance, accounts liaison and legal functions for business operations of Steel Business.

KEY RESULT AREA:

- Financial performance: Reporting, analysis.

- Coordinate with sales team to ensure margins as per biz plans.

- Statutory compliances for the biz,in all aspects.

- Periodical review with Operations team .

- Variance referring to Budget, analysis and drawing monitoring corrective actions

- Implementing cost cutting measures and efficiency improvement initiatives

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Timely preparation of monthly management & Statutory accounts.

- Liaison with company auditor to finalize yearly statutory accounts, annual returns, IT and other allied work.

- Entire Gamut of Treasury Function viz credit facilities,

- Timely preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly MIS.

- Analysis of Financial Information and highlight the unusual variations/ trends

- Co-ordinate with the Internal Auditors and ensure that the audit compliance reports are submitted in timely manner

- Keep a close eye on credit control function

- Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company's actual performance compared to the business plans

- Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

KEY SKILLS:

- Analytical ability

- Understanding of extremely dynamic prices of Steel /Commodity products from various suppliers.

- Understanding of end-to-end cost and margins.

- Basic knowledge on company secretary function.

- Knowledge on audit compliance requirements.

- Exposure om working with good ERP

COMPETENCIES:

- Leadership

- Decision Making

- Communication

- Teamwork

Compensation and Benefits:

- Attractive Savings in USD

Other Perks:

- Free furnished family accommodation, car with driver.

- Children's school fees in Nigeria up to Class XII in Indian School with CBSE Curriculum

- Allowance in Nigerian currency Naira sufficient to cover food and other local expenses in Nigeria

- Medical expenses within Nigeria for Self & Family

- Annual Flight tickets to India