Chief Financial Officer Job at Eta-Zuma Mining & Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Chief Financial Officer
Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

• The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the strategic management of the organization’s financial operations.
• The role involves overseeing financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, financial reporting, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
Optimization:

• Full optimization of financial and accounting modules of the SAP ERP.

Planning:

• Assist in formulating and implementing the company's strategic business plans and supporting tactical financial initiatives.
• Develop financial and tax strategies.
• Supervise the budgeting processes.
• Develop financial performance measures and monitoring systems to support the Company’s strategic direction.

Operations:

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
• Oversee the company's transaction processing and reporting systems.
• Oversee the accounting, business partner relations, tax, and treasury transactions.
• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies.
• Implement operational accounting best practices.

Financial Information:

• Oversee the issuance of financial information.
• Review and approve all financial regulatory forms.
• Report financial results to Executive Management of the Company.

Reporting:

• Oversee finance and accounting department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company's actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm's finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

Risk Management:

• Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile & report relevant issues.
• Implement and monitor control systems.
• Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Maintain relations with external auditors, investigate their findings and issue report with appropriate recommendations.

Treasury:

• Oversee the Treasury functions.
• Monitor cash balances, cash forecasts and treasury details.

Corporate Finance:

• Oversee financial analysis for investments (expansion of existing business or venture into new businesses).
• Build financial models to aid investment appraisals.
• Provide information for use by the Investment Committee.
• Facilitate the engagement and liaison with 3rd party financial advisers for major fundraising initiatives.
• Liaise with financial advisers during investment road shows.

Stakeholders:

• Ensure team growth and development.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (required)
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree (preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA (strongly preferred)
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of strategic financial management in a complex business environment.
• Experience in corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Industry-specific experience (e.g., banking, manufacturing, nonprofit, etc.), if applicable.