Finance Director

Group Vivendi AfricaIbadan & Oyo State Full TimeIT & Telecoms ConfidentialMinimum Qualification :Job Description/RequirementsGVA is a telecom operator acting in the provision of very high-speed internet access. It builds, operates and markets its own fibre-to-the-home network under the CANALBOX brand. GVA launched its activities in 2017, and has since been operating in 9 countries (Gabon, Togo, Congo, Ivory Coast, Rwanda, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda) and 14 cities (Libreville, Port-Gentil, Lomé, Pointe-Noire, Brazzaville, Abidjan, Kigali, Rubavu, Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, Kinshasa, Goma, Kampala, Cotonou).As part of its expansion in Nigeria, GVA is looking for an Admnistrative and Finance Director based in Ibadan.Job SummaryTo launch our new entities and continue operating at our high standards, we are looking for our new Chief Financial Officer in this area. The CFO will have a major role in the strategic and operational management of the company's activities in finance, supply chain, human resources and procurement.Leading a multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Group CFO and to the area General Manager, she/he is in charge of ensuring the financial health, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency of the area, as well as optimizing supply chain processes to support the company's growth objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesManagement of teams and service providers : accounting, treasury, controlling, human resources, logistics etc.Implement financial strategies to support the company's business objectivesOversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processesAccounting, controlling and reporting: guarantee the reliability of the company's accounts, supervising the consolidation of financial data, drawing up cost accounting and company performance indicators and the company's budget and planTreasury, credit, debt collection and relations with the banksManage financial reporting to the shareholder, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and international accounting standardsMonitor and analyze the performance of the company in the area (sales, operations etc.) and identify areas for improvementEstablish and maintain relationships with financial institutions, tax authorities, and banks.Oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, performance management and social relationsEnsure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, as well as company policies and proceduresDevelop and implement supply chain strategies in collaboration with the HQ to optimize procurement and logistics operations. Qualifications and RequirementsProven experience as a Finance Director or in a similar executive role in Sub Saharan Africa.Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.Business oriented and entrepreneurial spirit.Problem-solving aptitude.Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills and ability to manage a diverse teamHands-on leader with a "can do" attitude.Significant knowledge in the telecommunications sector or in the mass distribution of technology-based products and services is a strong asset.Fluency in English. Proficiency in a vernacular language is an asset.