Head of Finance at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC)

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client, the Family Homes Funds Limited, is a limited liability company with the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority as founding shareholders with a corporate office is located in F.C.T, Abuja.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Finance_ FHF 007
Reference Number: 130-PEO00930
Job Location: Abuja
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities

• The Head of Finance will report to the CFO and will be responsible for developing and managing the general accounting and finance practice of FHFL.
• The role holder will be responsible for the daily execution of matters as they relate to finance, accounting & taxation, inventory & budget management, expense management, supplier management etc

Specific Duties of the Position

• Set up the finance and accounting function and ensure relevant structures needed for its operation are put in place.
• Coordinate the planning, development and implementation of company’s budget in line with overall objectives
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, management reports, ledgers and payroll
• Examine means to enhance growth by ensuring effective use of corporate assets taking into consideration the financial and operational risk appetite of the company
• Coordinates the timely and accurate filing of applicable tax returns, insurance premiums and remittance of statutory fees.
• Prepare and submit timely report to management on the key activities within the department
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with local and regulatory accounting principles and ensure compliance with the accounting policies and procedures of the company in line with the standards set by the Financial Reporting Council and IFRS
• Identify and propose improvement to ensure Financial & Management Information Systems are functional to support financial reporting
• Manage and appraise the performance of staff within the finance department

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Math, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience, 4 of which must have been in a Management position interfacing with the Executive team and Financial partners
• Must be a chartered accountant ACCA/ ICAN
• Work experience within Finance Management experience in an investment or asset management or a private equity firm is required
• Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
• Proven track record in construction and developmental projects

Additional Information
Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Book Keeping
• Budgeting, financial forecasting and cost control
• Relationship Management
• Tax planning and Management
• Investment planning and portfolio Management
• Problem solving, numerical & analytical skills
• Negotiation
• Knowledge of relevant Accounting software
• Corporate Finance
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Management Reporting
• Capital Raising and Treasury
• Leadership
• Communication