GM Banking and Finance

The GM Banking and Finance position will be reporting to the Group CFO based in Dubai. You will lead a large team and will have sole responsibility for all financial, accounting, administrative and secretarial support within the organization. In addition, you will provide operational and strategic input and decision making for the groups business verticals in Nigeria. You will focus on assessing business drivers and develop both short and long term plans to improve the effectiveness and the results of the groups operations.

Key Responsibilties:

a. Treasury & Finance

• Management and supervision of all banking activities of the organization.
• Establish, maintain and handle all banking relationships, ensuring competitiveness will all banking terms and conditions. Networking with bankers.
• Preparation of yearly cash flow forecast and regularly coordinating with business units & CFO to meet funding requirements.
• Establishment and management of a strong treasury and cash management internal control system.
• Coordinating on timely presentation of MIS and its analysis to CFO and the board.

b. Strategic Decision Making & Influence

• Communicates the groups strategic goals & focus and boards priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner. Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the business managers and own team.
• Thinks creatively and practically to plan, develop, execute and implement new business plans and ventures. Analyses financial data and market trends to improve profits, including project viabilities, cost benefit analysis and exploring new business opportunities.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

c. Legal & Statutory Reporting

• Ensure statutory compliance with all local authority matters, submission of statutory reports in a timely manner complying with the local reporting regulations. Manages and oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
• Reviews legal matters (such as ongoing litigation, disputes etc) with the Head of Legal Affairs and updates the Managing Director and board on all key issues.

d. Executive Team Support

• Attends executive meetings and communicates with the board members, understanding the priorities, strategic focus and needs of key stakeholders (board, corporate, employees, suppliers, customers, other external bodies).
• Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors. Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
• Advises the Group Managing Director and executive committee on existing and evolving operating and financial issues.
• Manages working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and board guidelines.
• Liaising with FCs and finance institution for project financing.