The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO )

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO ) Aviation 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)