The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc Recruits Chief Finance Officer

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) is the nation’s foremost aviation handling company. The company is currently undergoing a major transformation programme towards achieving service excellence, business expansion, profitability and improved shareholder value. The company now seeks a highly experienced Chief Finance Officer who has the ability to provide strong and credible financial leadership.


Reporting to the MD/CEO, but accountable to the Board, the successful candidate will lead the financial team to grow value for the company in a profitable, sustainable and transparent manner.

Job Title: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

Summation
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (Nahco Aviance) is the nation’s foremost aviation handling company. The company is currently undergoing a major transformation programme towards achieving service excellence, business expansion, profitability and improved shareholder value. The company now seeks a highly experienced Chief Finance Officer who has the ability to provide strong and credible financial leadership.

As Chief Finance Officer, the incumbent will:

    Provide financial leadership and stewardship
    Develop a strategic framework for effective financial management and    responsibility accounting
    Lead the conversion to, and implementation of, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
    Deliver financial models and scenarios to support strategic decisions
    Implement effective financial strategies to guide and support business operations
    Develop, implement and manage the short, medium and long term strategies in line with the company’s vision and mission
    Implement directives from the Board and the Finance Committee, ensuring conformity with corporate accounting policies and principles
    Review and report on finance and business performance of business units, departments and revenue centres.
    Proactively support business development initiatives to improve profitability

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

    A Chartered Accountant, possibly a fellow with a leading professional body
    Deep knowledge of IFRS
    Masters level degrees in Accountancy, Finance, Economics or an MBA will be an added advantages
    Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in financial leadership, with at least 5 year in senior management
    Strong analytical skills, business strategy articulation and performance analysis skills
    A transformational leader, with excellent business acumen, and a team leader with a strong flair for relationship management
    IT literacy with strong presentation and communication skills and using Microsoft Office for financial modeling

Method of Application
Visit careers at www.nahcoaviance.com

Closing date: 28/02/2012.

First Interviews 15/03/2012, Second Interviews 30/03/2012, Final Interviews tbc. (Please note key dates in your diary)