Job Opening for Group Head of Finance & Legal Officer

1. Group Head of Finance.

Reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Senior Management team, the Group Head of Finance will ensure the provision of consistent, robust and expert financial advice to the Chief Executive and other senior management colleagues; the provision of regular financial reporting to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team; provide an effective financial management service to the company (and associated subsidiary organisations) and support the Chief Executive to advise Trustees on financial matters.


MIN REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

5 year(s)
MIN QUALIFICATION:

Bachelor's Degree/HND
DESIRED COURSES:

• Accounting • Accounting and Management Finance • Finance • Banking and Finance
DESIRED SKILLS:

• Account Analysis • Account Receivables • Accounting • QuickBooks • Sage • Finance • Financial Analysis • Financial Reporting • Payroll
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ICAN, ACA etc.).
· Experience in the use of accounting software (quickbooks).
· Minimum of five years post qualifying experience in both accounting and management.
· Substantial experience of management at senior level.
· Excellent Team Leadership skills.
· Excellent analytical and interpretive ability.
· Experience of developing, delivering and monitoring financial strategy.
· Experience in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of budget and financial management information.
· Awareness of company secretarial, legal and tax issues relating to companies.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to a broad range of people internally and externally including non-financial specialists.



2. LEGAL OFFICER
One of our clients in the Transport & Logistics industry is seeking to hire a legal officer who will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.The legal officer will be reporting to the Company Secretary.

SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

· Provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the Legal department.

· Review and provide legal advice on tender documents; review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.

· Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.

· Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.

· Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.

· Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.

· Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory or legal requirements.

· Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.

Experience

At least five years post NYSC legal experience ideally in a leading organisation, with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting;

· Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel; and

· Proven track record of adding value to an organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Additional skills

· Strong leadership and managerial skills;

· Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with the Management, Government functionaries, the Judicial system and negotiating parties;

· Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration;

· Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters;

· Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters;

· Good planning and organization skills; and In-depth knowledge of regulatory and commercial laws.

MIN QUALIFICATION:

· Bachelor's Degree/HND

· LLB undergraduate degree;

· A Master’s degree will be an added advantage

DESIRED SKILLS:

· • Negotiation • managerial • Administrative • Analytical • Leadership
Kindly send cvs with the job title as Subject on or Before 13th January 2017; f.talenthunt@gmail.com

Note only shortlisted Cvs/Candidates will be contacted