The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is directly responsible for managing all finance and accounting activities of FINCA Nigeria, and supervises all its finance staff. S/he will ensure that the finance activities of FINCA Nigeria will support FINCA Nigeria in pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency. As a member of the Management Team/Board, s/he shares responsibility for the overall performance and activities of FINCA Nigeria, and participates in making decisions on material issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage generation of financial statements according to local accounting standards
Manage timely reporting to relevant local authorities (central bank, tax office, etc.)
Manage timely reporting to F/I and hub
Analyze financial data and develop financial analysis as a key management tool with the aim of optimizing FINCA Nigeria’s activities: identify risks, inefficiencies, negative tendencies, and propose measures that reduce risks, improving efficiency, and reverse negative tendencies
Create/modify procedures such that they are low-risk and efficient
Ensure compliance of FINCA Nigeria with financial covenants in agreements with creditors and donors
Create cash flow forecasts
Ensure availability of sufficient resources for lending in the required currency
Manage all financial transactions with creditors, banks, donors
Manage the planning and budgeting process of FINCA Nigeria
Act as the coordinator and main contact person with external auditors
Keep all Management Team/Board members informed about relevant issues/developments in FINCA Nigeria’s finance activities and department
Participate/vote in decision-making (with Management Team/Board Members) on relevant “Finance” and “Non-Finance” issues
Manages relationships with all Lenders, both local and external, in concert with the CMG Team in HQ.
Manage the ALCO Process as the principal representative of the local subsidiary.
Job Requirements
Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Desired Skills and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in best-practice financial management of a company, desirably a financial institution.
Outstanding interpersonal, communication and training skills.
Strong business management and negotiating skills.
Excellent technical report writing skills and computer literacy.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Good understanding of IT issues and the role and possibilities of IT in financial management.
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management or Marketing (or equivalent work experience)
CPA, or Chartered Accountancy qualification (desirable)
Banking experience, or experience working in a regulated financial instution (required)
Experience working in Nigeria (required)
Language Skills
Fluency in English
KEY DELIVERABLES
Create/develop appropriate reports: financial ratios; liquidity report; currency gap report; various credit reports; breakdown by branches/regions; breakdown by products; plan-fact comparison; historic development; other as required/appropriate
Ensure compliance of FINCA Nigeria’s finance activities with the Charter/bylaws of the subsidiary; FINCA and subsidiary policies, procedures, plans and agreements; decisions of subsidiary governing bodies as well as headquarter and regional office supervisor(s); maintain good coordination with regional office, headquarters, and governing bodies
Present relevant “Finance” issues to the Management Team/Board for information, discussion, decision making
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Subsidiary Chief Executive Officer
Subsidiary Chief Operations Officer
Global Chief Financial Officer
Subsidiary finance team
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Availability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to travel in economy class when traveling by air or rail.
