Babban Gona Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Nigeria

Babban Gona Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Nigeria


Responsibilities

Finance Strategy and Risk Management:

  • As a member of the senior management team, make a key contribution to the formulation of the company's short and long-term financial strategies to drive business growth.

  • Responsible for planning, implementation, managing all the finance activities of BG including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and investor relations.

  • Perform risk management by analysing BG's liabilities and investments.

  • Construct and monitor reliable control systems and ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government authorities.

  • Report risk issues to the finance & audit committee of the board of directors.

    Finance Operations:

  • Oversee all operations including but not limited to Corporate Finance, Financial Control, Audit, Treasury & Finance Operations, Tax and Financial Planning & Analysis.

  • Lead and optimise the company's fundraising plans and capital structure

  • Drive BG's financial planning, budgeting and forecasting

  • Optimize cash flow and short-term cash management/treasury operations

  • Provide leadership on managing BG's accounts including Payables and Receivables

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory tax laws and company policies.

  • Work with the team to prepare all regular management accounts and financial reports and provide financial results to the board of directors.

  • Manage all relevant 3rd party relationships including investors, banking relationships, suppliers, auditors etc

  • Establish and enforce policies, processes and standards across the organisation.

  • Oversee all the company's transaction processing systems including but not limited to the Accounting System, Inventory Management System, Business Planning System etc

    Leadership and Team Development:

  • Ensure, on an ongoing basis, that current and planned investments and finance operations are aligned with company business objectives.

  • Work with team to prepare and monitor operational budgets that meet prevailing company objectives and constraints.

  • Hire, develop, evaluate and retain a highly-qualified team of finance professionals

  • Foster a culture of transparency and accountability in the Finance department

  • Ensure that the organisation has control systems with clear policy violation guidelines.

  • Develop and maintain a plan that provides for succession and continuity in the most critical Finance positions.

  • Partner with business unit leaders and other functional heads to create and execute robust business plans that significantly expand the business to reach our goal of 1 million farmers.

  • Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement and control plan for overall business operations, while supporting the finance teams to meet business needs.

    Reporting Line:

  • This position reports to the Managing Director.

    Requirements

    Profound know-how in commodity trading:

  • Bachelor's degree from a reputable university
    Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or any related field with a recognised professional certificate in Accounting such as CPA; ACCA or ICAN.

  • 10+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience in a fast growing organisation preferably in an emerging market and / or agribusiness.

  • An advanced degree or MBA is highly desirable.

  • Experience in tax preparation according to Nigerian laws is a plus

  • Experience with and thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities using a range of financial accounting software and tools.

  • Highly analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and strong business acumen.

  • Strong Corporate Finance, Risk Management and Financial Planning expertise.

  • Experience working with executive teams, corporate boards and implementing corporate governance frameworks.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) with an ability to articulate ideas to both finance and non-finance audiences.

  • An entrepreneurial mindset coupled with an ability to inspire confidence and create trust while working under pressure.

  • Passionate, driven individual who achieves results through team work and collaborative approaches.

    Start Up Environment:

  • Thrives in a fast paced, start-up environment with dynamic business priorities.

    Unlocking Potential of Team Members:

  • Extensive experience and passion for coaching/ mentoring a team.

    Detailed Orientation and Managing Complexity:

  • Extensive experience leading a complex organization and passion for getting into details to identify root cause of issues and create innovative solutions.

    Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Health Insurance

  • Pension

  • Performance Bonus

  • Annual paid vacation

  • Group Life Insurance

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Babban Gona Chief Financial Officer Jobs in Nigeria


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