Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join our organization as a key member of the executive leadership team. Reporting to the Group CEO and Board of Directors, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the company and its subsidiaries, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and sustainable growth. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of managing group-level finance operations, overseeing tax and audit matters, optimizing access to finance, and delivering accurate financial reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with group objectives
• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk management, and investment opportunities
• Lead group-level financial planning, forecasting, and scenario analysis

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee preparation and consolidation of financial statements in line with IFRS and local GAAP requirements
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management, regulators, and investors
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity management across all subsidiaries

Taxation & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable tax regulations and optimize tax efficiency
• Oversee internal controls, risk management frameworks, and adherence to regulatory requirements
• Coordinate statutory audits and liaise effectively with external auditors

Funding & Capital Management

• Build and maintain relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions to secure financing
• Structure appropriate funding models for projects and working capital requirements
• Assess M&A opportunities, partnerships, and capital raising strategies

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and build capacity within the finance team across all subsidiaries
• Implement performance management frameworks for finance staff
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (Master's degree or MBA preferred)
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in senior financial management roles
• Proven experience managing group-level finance operations and multiple subsidiaries
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated expertise in corporate taxation, audit coordination, and risk management
• Experience in corporate finance, funding structures, and M&A transactions

Key Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership and business acumen
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Team leadership and organizational development skills
• Financial systems and data analysis proficiency
• Integrity and commitment to governance and compliance

Location

Abuja, Nigeria