Director - Finance - Beverages Manufacturing Industry - CA

Finance Director | Beverages | Nigeria

Hiring for one of our esteemed clients from the Beverage Manufacturing industry.

Role - Finance Director

Reporting to - COO

Location - Lagos, Nigeria

Experience - 15+ years

Education - CA

Technical Skill - excellent SAP ( preferred ) / ERP exposure

Age - Up to 45 years

Role Responsibilities:

- Understand the Company's Mission, Vision & Core values very well and inculcate the same in every aspect of the Business.

- Ensure the right understanding Business Objectives set by Board of Directors for Business Group.

- Lead the people with enthusiasm, mutual respect and by examples.

- According to the development needs of the enterprise, guide the subordinate enterprises to establish the financial department structure and post setting

- According to the development needs of the enterprise, improve and update the financial system and SOP

- Unified financial accounting methods, standards and requirements

- Utilize SAP system to develop and use different SAP modules and functions according to enterprise needs

- Guide the group and subordinate enterprises to establish and improve the risk management system from the perspective of risk, Risk Management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in place.

- To organize and inspect the half-year and annual budget work of each group;. submit to the board of the Director for approval as per schedule. Ensure the company's objectives for Revenue, Sales Volume and Profit growth.

- Improve the group's internal audit system and team, improve the audit quality

- Manage and inspect the monthly, half-yearly & yearly consolidated Profit and Loss account of the company in the direction of achieving the budget.

- Oversee the Financial performance of the company together for Asset management, cash Flow, banking relations, SAP management, risk management, audits & investments.

- Practice Authorization Management system well and empower team to take timely and good decisions in finance department

- Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure Finance department smooth operation and growth.

- Innovate the management practices in all areas of the Finance Department for short-term and long-term advantage of the business.

- Organize and lead the company's financial management, cost management, budget management, accounting, accounting supervision, audit supervision, inventory control, etc., to strengthen the company's economic management and improve economic benefits.

- Organize the implementation of relevant national financial laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and systems to ensure the legal operation of the company and safeguard the rights and interests of shareholders

- Participate in the decision-making and plan formulation of the company's investment plan and important business activities, participate in the research and review of major finance contracts or agreements, and participate in the analysis and decision-making of important finance issues.

- Do good jobs in handling various administrative affairs of the financial system, improve work efficiency, and enhance team spirit. On behalf of the company, liaise with relevant external departments and institutions and maintain good cooperative relations

- Tax Compliances with right projection with Business Volume and manage books accordingly.

- Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice.

- Handling all external agencies well and should have no legal/admin issues which can affect the company for reputation and financial burden.

- Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organization is compliance with the accounting standards

- Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.

- Managing hedging and foreign currencies (if relevant).

- Managing and overseeing the company's banking and borrowing arrangements.

- Risk Management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in place.

- Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs

- Advising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the Management.

- Any other relevant activity proposed by Management / Supervisor.