Nigeria: Chief Financial Officer - Nigeria

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV and AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) among other international donors. Due to a corporate reorganisation to meet growth and expansion demands, we seek to recruit highly competent and result oriented persons with integrity to fill these vacancies. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

Job Profile: Reporting to the Managing Director, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of the senior executive team and directly responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization and coordinating the warehouse, logistics, IT, and contracts function of SFH pan Nigeria. The CFO will be an advisor to the project and divisional Directors, evaluating and assisting them with their financial plans and economic modeling. The CFO will also ensure the implementation of robust internal control systems and procedures. Qualifications and experience:

• First degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Economics or other numerate discipline as well as a relevant second degree (MBA or MSC).
• Professional accounting qualification – ACA or ACCA or other recognised professional body • Minimum 15 years of progressive financial management experience in financial analysis and reporting preferably in the not for profit or private sectors; with the last 5 being in a senior management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and accounting and demonstrated knowledge of current accounting standards and procedures • Experience with audit, legal compliance, and budget development • Proficient in using technology as a financial management reporting tool and experience overseeing information technology staff or vendors • Creativity, with experience in funding activities in ways that both cover costs and generate operating margins. • Analytic and decisive decision maker with the ability to prioritise and multitask • Demonstrable passion for SFH’s mission; a hands-on manager with high level of integrity and ethics beyond reproach • High interpersonal skills, a collaborative and flexible style, with a strong service mentality • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Mode of Application: To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number, as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to recruitment@hcp-ng.com not later than 15 February 2013.

Please include the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

*SFH is an equal opportunity employer.