Chief Financial Officer

Qualification:

CA (MBA/CS/ICWA/LLB will be an added advantage)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Role & responsibilities:

- Preparation of business plans.

- Managing Inflow & Outflow of Funds optimally.

- Conducting Board Meeting and Annual General Meetings; Preparing agenda, notices and minutes.

- Implementing Financial Governance Mechanism.

- Optimal Cash Management and Cash Flow Planning.

- Should possess sound commercial acumen.

- Exhibit Leadership skills, by setting an example by his/her work ethics, lead, guide and mentor a team of professionals.

- Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Oversee and lead the finance function of Alternatives.

- Lead overall P&L, audit and accounting, banking, budgets, MIS, internal controls, support on transactions.

- Drive the fund accounting team in the preparation of the funds' periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports.

- Monitor all fund structures to ensure it is in line with the current regulatory and commercial requirement.

- Actively work with the senior management teams of the portfolio companies on key strategic issues and projects that require additional management expertise.

- Support the firm's portfolio companies in the areas of contracts, compliance, legal matters and other issues as required.

- Review processes and look to improve efficiency where possible.

Skills & Experience:

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP etc.).

- Ability to strategize and solve complicated business scenarios and taking strategic decision.

- Strong leadership and organizational skills to lead from front.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people skills.

- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers and problem-solving attitude.

- Good people management skills - Succession planning, nurturing and developing team/talent.