Head of Finance at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG – Our client, a reputable Institute within the Financial Services Sector, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Sector: Financial Services
Reports To:The Group Head, Finance & Corporate Services

Overview

Our client is recruiting a Group Head, Finance and Corporate Services who will lead all aspects of financial control and process improvement and will be responsible for all financial systems including the implementation of ERPs and building upon existing automation and processes.
The role involves taking full ownership of the finance function and interacting with all levels of the business operations.

Skills and Capabilities

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the institute, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions
Maintain a professional finance team with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience and professional certifications to meet the requirement of the objectives.
Oversees tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary
Track the institute’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
Evaluate and contribute to the improvement of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes
Research and analyse financial reports and market trends
Provide insightful information and expectations to the senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
Establish accurate forecasts regarding expenses and revenues and manage regular reporting requirements
Present financial reports to finance & general purpose committee, and executive management in formal meetings
Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting softwares to be used for financial purposes
Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Institute.
Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management, Finance, Economics, or business-related discipline
Master’s degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, Business-related disciplines
Professional membership in relevant industry association is required
ACIB is an added advantage
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with a reputable organisation
Excellent financial knowledge including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ International accounting and financial reporting standards.
Ability to build complex ad-hoc financial analyses to understand key business trends and inform long-term planning
Ability to develop and provide timely, accurate and appropriate financial statements and reports for all users following international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
Demonstrated ability leveraging technology as a key enabler to finance productivity and decision support First-hand experience with regulatory reporting and audits within the financial services sector
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Good understanding of data privacy standards
Sound understanding of business principles and practices
Good written, presentation and communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate and manage relationship at all levels