Head of Finance at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

client in the Financial Institution seeks a multi-valued individual to fill the vacant position of Head of Finance.


Job Title: Head of Finance
Job Reference: SPC/FI/012 Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the company’s financial and performance measurement strategies
• Lead the team responsible for the day to day financial and administration services of the company
• Ensure that an appropriate financial policy framework is in place, including policies on reserves and investments.
• Ensure that the appropriate processes are in place to maintain the long-term financial viability, advising the Chief Executive and Trustees on the financial consequences of proposed actions.
• Lead the Company’s strategy, planning and budgeting processes, ensuring strong processes are in place for resource allocation.
• Prepare and provide regular management accounts and financial forecasts to senior management and Trustees.
• Ensure that appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are embedded throughout the company, at strategic and operational levels.
• Oversee the management of investments, providing analysis and reports to the Finance and Investment Committee and liaising with investment managers.
• Ensure cash resources are managed efficiently.
• Direct the preparation of the statutory annual accounts.
• Ensure that appropriate records are maintained to meet legal and tax requirement

Skills and Specification

• Detail oriented, conscientious and systematic with a high level of accuracy to do the job.
• Ability to work for the long hours to set deadlines.
• High level of patience to delve into deeper levels of analysis.
• Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with high level decision makers.

Job Requirements

• A good university degree and must have done post graduate courses in business management and finance.
• Must be a chartered Accountant
• Applicants must have worked in a microfinance Bank in similar capacity
• Must be sound in the applications of IFRS standard
• Applicants must have relevant professional certifications and trainings
• Applicants must not be more than 35, Male preferably

Application Closing Date:
16th June, 2014

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should Send CV to: jobs@smartpartnersng.com