Finance Director (F/H) Job at Group Vivendi Africa

Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) 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 recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Director (F/H)

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Summary

• To 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 Responsibilities

• Management of teams and service providers : accounting, treasury, controlling, human resources, logistics etc.
• Implement financial strategies to support the company's business objectives
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Accounting, 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 plan
• Treasury, credit, debt collection and relations with the banks
• Manage financial reporting to the shareholder, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations and international accounting standards
• Monitor and analyze the performance of the company in the area (sales, operations etc.) and identify areas for improvement
• Establish and maintain relationships with financial institutions, tax authorities, and banks.
• Oversee human resources functions, including recruitment, performance management and social relations
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies in collaboration with the HQ to optimize procurement and logistics operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven 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 team
• Hands-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.