Primary
areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following:
Banking:
- Lending Relationship
- Operating Line of Credit
- Long Term Debt Management
Cash Management Relationship
- Operations Checking
- Overnight Investments
- Zero Balance Accounts
- Money Market Accounts
- Wires, Positive Pay, etc.
Budget
- Ensure the financial budgets are in line with
the vision, values, and annual goals of the Organization.
- Ensure the Ministry has the financial resources
required to effectively run its Affairs globally.
- The primary driver for coordinating and getting
approval on all Church Budgets.
Cash Flow
- Responsible for cash flow/liquidity needs of
the Church.
Debt
Reduction
- Responsible for implementing a debt reduction
strategy.
Investment Management
- The primary driver in creating an Investment Policy
for the Church.
- The primary driver in diversifying and investing Church
funds in accordance with the Investment Policy of the Church.
Risk Management
- Ensure proper insurance coverage in the
following areas:
- Property, Liability, Director & Officers,
Foreign Travel, Church Accident, Employee Dishonesty, Medical, Employee
Benefits, Workers Compensation, Terrorism, Employment Practices, and
Builders Risk.
- Design and Implement internal
controls for all financial matters.
Strategic Planning
- Develop and communicate a financial strategy for
obtaining goals.
Tax
Responsible for all Property and other Tax related issues.
Other Responsibilities:
- Attend Executive Council Meetings
- Meet with the Senior Pastor and
Executive Pastor regularly and ensure they are fully Briefed on
significant financial matters (both positive and negative) in a timely
manner.
- Has proficiency with information technology, including
knowledge of database and accounting computer applications to supply the
most accurate information.
- Possess the ability to maintain confidential information/communication.
- Encourage a fun team spirit and foster cooperation to ensure unity and strength.
- Initiate
and nurture strategic relationships within the Church and neighboring Communities.
- Maintain a good working relationship with the Executive Council, and utilize the Executive Council to the fullest potential.
- Ensure good communication
between Executive Management, the Executive Council, and the Lead Pastors. Possess proven track record and
experience in managing a complex, fast-moving, changing Organization to
carry out the mission and values of the ministry and managing cash flow.
- Possess experience in providing
valuable financial and operational reports coupled with the ability to
translate complex financial data into presentable and useable management
information.
- Demonstrate great interpersonal skills,
hiring, developing, and coaching staff.
- Possess the ability to develop
personal and professional credibility, gain respect and build confidence
throughout the Organization.
- Be a Leader with the ability to
educate Department Heads in using financial reports, statistical analyses,
productivity benchmarking, and the budgeting process in the Organization’s
day-to-day activities.
- Work with Stewardship Pastor to
develop stewardship goals that encourage the Church congregation to be
generous givers that experience the joy and spiritual growth of good
stewardship.
- Also require experience in properties, employee
benefits, risk management, insurance, computer systems, and information
technology
Qualifications:
- Experience: A seasoned executive with a minimum of ten (10)
years working experience as a Chief Financial Officer or the equivalent, preferably in a not-for-profit
organization.
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or a
related field,
Advanced Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred
- Licenses/Certifications: ACA, ACCA.
- Age: Minimum of forty (40) years
- Remuneration: Minimum of N8.4 Million per annum. Accommodation can be provided
on request.
- Fosters a “can do” attitude
that combines initiative, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to results.
This position is opened preferably to Female candidates.