Chief Finance Officer

About the Role

The Chief Finance Officer is responsible for managing the company's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, cost control, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role supports management decision-making through sound financial analysis and maintains strong financial governance across factory and office operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial activities, including bookkeeping, payment processing, expense control, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts to support management planning and decision-making
• Monitor and control operational costs, analyze financial performance, and recommend cost-saving and efficiency improvement measures
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws, statutory filings, Free Trade Zone regulations, and company financial policies
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, banks, and regulatory authorities to ensure accurate and timely financial submissions
• Support payroll processing, employee reimbursements, and vendor payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain proper financial records, documentation, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent financial risks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in finance or accounting, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and accounting or ERP systems
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA)
• Familiarity with Nigerian financial regulations, tax laws, and Free Trade Zone financial requirements