Excel Professional Services Limited Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Financial Controller

Excel Professional Services Limited Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Financial Controller 

THE CLIENT:

Our client is one of the biggest life insurancecompanies in Nigeria, providing specializedinsurance and financial planning products and services to individuals and organizations. With a robust capital base and the support of high net worth corporate and individual investors, the company is poised to become the life insurer of choice in Africa.

To meet its strategic business needs, the firm approached Excel Professional Services to assist in the selection of a highly skilled and suitably qualified professional to join its services as Financial Controller.

POST TITLE:   Financial Controller-  ESD 112 Lagos

The requirement is for a qualified chartered accountant, who had acquired over ten years post-qualification experience, preferably in the financial services sector.  The position is most suited for candidates with strong academic background, including a Bachelors degree in Economics or related discipline and a Masters’ degree in Finance or Accounting.

REPORT TO: 

The Financial Controller will report directly to the Executive Director, Finance & Investments and be responsible for a broad range of tasks, including budget preparation, financial reporting, financial intelligence, economic research and management support.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

 
1. Knowledge of finance, cost control, statistics, economics, budgeting andaccounting principles gravitating, towards the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS),
2. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections,
3. Strong analytical and quantitative skills,
4. High level of computer literacy,
5. Strong negotiation and decision making skills,
6. Resilience and an ability to probe and resolve issues,
7. Ability to meet tight deadlines.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

The remuneration attached to this position is highly competitive and designed to attract the best candidate.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:  26th May, 2011

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please send a copy of your CV (4-page maximum) with a covering letter to info@excelpros.net quoting the reference ESD 112 on / before 26th May, 2011.