Chief Operating Officer EFInA - Nigeria

Chief Operating Officer

EFInA - Nigeria

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Job description

Reporting to the CEO of EFInA, the Chief Operating Officer will rapidly assume a wide range of responsibilities and play a central role in ensuring that the operating systems are in place to enable EFInA to actualise its strategic objectives. The COO will lead and direct all operational matters and actively contribute to broader strategic planning processes. The COO will lead EFInA’s financial, administrative, human resources and IT functions to ensure operational effectiveness and will oversee the ongoing development and implementation of EFInA’s operational policies, processes and systems.

This position presents a unique challenge for an individual who would like to play a pivotal role in the organisation. The role will provide the successful applicant with the opportunity to innovate and develop new ideas and ways of working while helping to underpin the future of the organisation as it enters the next phase of its existence. The role offers the opportunity to work as a central part of EFInA’s Executive team in creating and implementing the services, structures and systems required to achieve the organisation’s objectives.

This role is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Develop, lead and guide implementation of an operations strategy that supports EFInA in achieving its organisational objectives

·        Oversee and provide leadership and strategic thinking on Finance, HR and Administration, Logistics and IT functions to ensure they meet EFInA’s needs and support EFInA in meeting its strategic objectives

·        Establish and maintain standard operating procedures in line with global best practice, and initiate completely new operational systems and processes to improve operational efficiency

·        Oversee the finance function to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient and effective financial management. Lead EFInA’s annual budgeting, financial planning and monitoring processes

·        Develop and implement risk assessment, monitoring and reporting systems

·        Oversee development and implementation of an ongoing HR strategy that ensures EFInA is resourced to deliver its strategic objectives

·        Institute a Total Quality Management and learning culture in EFInA to ensure standards of excellence across the organisation

·        Build strategic partnerships with auditors, suppliers and vendors

HOW TO APPLY

For a full role description and required qualifications and experience, please visit www.efina.org.ng/careers

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to efina@creativemetier.com by 31 May 2014, ensuring that you state which role you are applying for and where you saw this advertisement.

Desired Skills and Experience

The position of COO will appeal to someone who is passionate about the contribution that EFInA is making in driving economic growth and reducing poverty. The successful applicant will be highly adaptable and accustomed to delivering results in a dynamic and fluid working environment. The COO will rapidly assume a wide range of responsibilities and make decisive and tangible contributions to EFInA as soon as he/she joins the organisation.

Essential:

·        Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or any related discipline from a reputable institution, or equivalent professional qualifications in Accounting and Finance CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent Auditing qualification

·        Minimum of fifteen years’ work experience at a senior level in a large private sector organisation or a large non-profit organisation with international operations

·        Previous experience in general management functions, including administration, finance, treasury and IT

·        Expertise in a range of accounting systems

·        Knowledge of grant-funded processes, procedures and auditing requirements

·        Direct experience and management of financial audits

·        Demonstrated experience working in a complex or pioneering environment and in facilitating change management

·        Direct experience setting up business operations and systems; and developing and implementing operational processes and procedures

·        Successful track record of operational management across multiple functions with evidence of consistent results

·        Leadership and supervision experience

·        Understanding of global best practices in operations, finance, HR, administration, and IT

·        Direct experience working in Nigeria and internationally

·        Commitment to the financial inclusion agenda

About this company

Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) is a leading financial sector development organisation working to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria. Established in late 2007, EFInA’s vision is to be the leader in facilitating an all-inclusive and growth-promoting financial system. EFInA is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

EFInA is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, and committed individuals to newly defined roles to build on its current achievements and accelerate the impact of financial inclusion in Nigeria. EFInA is a rapidly growing organisation with considerable influence in the financial sector. Employment with EFInA offers an exceptional and challenging opportunity for the right candidate.