Deloitte Nigeria – Our client in the Oil and Gas Industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer – Industrial Gas Company

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Description

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing management and leadership to the finance department while overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and analysis to support business growth.
• Also, ensure financial viability and sustainability, manage financial risks, optimize resource allocation, enhance financial performance, support strategic decision-making, contribute to establishing a strong market presence and play a vital role in driving the company’s financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of the financial function, including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including cost management and investment opportunities.
• Utilize financial metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track the company’s financial performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Manage the company’s treasury function, including cash flow forecasting, debt management, and investment activities.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
• Oversee the internal audit function to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Translate business strategies into financial models to assess their feasibility and potential impact.
• Support the development of business plans with financial projections and forecasts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related discipline
• Master’s degree or MBA in related field is an added advantage
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Possession of any of the following certifications is an added advantage (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or CIA) or any relevant certificate
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful financial strategies
• Excellent technical accounting skills and hands-on experience with IFRS, SEC/NGX/FRCN and other statutory/regulatory requirements
• Excellent understanding of the Nigerian Tax laws such as CITA, PAYE, CGT, VAT, WHT etc
• Excellent knowledge of Sage Accounting Package (ACCPAC).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.