Head of Finance Job Vacancy At Hamilton Lloyd and Associates
Employment Nigeria
01-Jan-1970
NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,
Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is well established in Nigerias Oil and Gas Downstream sector and in the West Africa Sub-Region, acquiring respectable specialty in trading, marketing and distribution of petroleum products. Currently, they market 90,000 barrels per day of crude oil in the international market from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The company has a proven track record established over the last few years as importer and exporter of crude oil, Fuel Oil, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Naphta, LNG by products and other petroleum products in Nigeria and the West African Sub-Region. Their operational base is in Abuja, Lagos and Calabar in Nigeria and Accra, Ghana.
We are currently recruiting for the position below
Job Position: Head of Finance
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of the Companys corporate strategy and plan
- Oversee the processing of Staff wages, emoluments, loans and advances
- Oversee filing of all tax returns as well as authorize tax deposits and payments
- Develop and oversee performance management system
- Manage and coordinate the Companys financial business including budget preparation, fiscal control, and maintenance of payroll data and accounting records
- Responsible for developing and implementing sound financial and fiscal policies including finance and accounting policies and procedures
- Oversee the development and implementation of Companys trading, treasury & risk management policies and procedures
- Develop policies associated with borrowing and investing funds with Banking and other Financial institutions
- Build and maintain relationships with Bankers and other Financial Institutions for the purpose of sourcing funds and negotiation of terms
- Ensure accurate recording and appropriate treatment of accounting data, including processing of Accounts Payable, Credit & Accounts Receivable, Assets, Inventory, etc
- Ensure the clarity, accuracy, integrity and the timely preparation of the Companys financial records, systems and statements
- Monitor organizational cash flow and liquidity to ensure the availability of funds required to finance the Companys operations, business plans and budgets
- Ensure that appropriate system controls are in place to safeguard the Companys assets
- Make regular reviews of the Companys costs and expenses as well as make recommendations for cost management
- Plan and direct financial audits to ensure financial accountability and compliance with established standards
- Manage relationships with external Auditors to ensure successful annual audits
- Define and monitor internal KPIs based on the Finance Departments strategic plan
- Approve training programs for staff within units.
Qualifications and Skills
- B.SC in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
- Masters Degree or MBA in Finance is an added advantage.
- Responsible & reliable
- Ability to manage people
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- ICAN or any equivalent qualification is a must.
- 7- 10 years work experience with at least 6 years in Oil and Gas will be preferable, and 4 years in a management position, 2 years experience in Trading, Treasury and Risk Management.
- Must possess good Leadership skills
- Must have good knowledge of International Finance.
Application DEADLINE: 5th April, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CVs to:
angel@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com
Note:
Only qualified candidates would be contacted. Please read the job description carefully and specify the position and location of interest as subject of the mail.
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