Chief Financial Officer – Babban Gona Recruitment

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.