Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Responsibilities:

•  Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that align with the Group’s growth, diversification, and long-term objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes for the Group and each subsidiary, providing insightful analysis to guide decision-making.
• Ensure the preparation of accurate, timely, and IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements. Maintain transparency and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance.
•  Oversee group-wide liquidity, working capital, funding strategies, and investment portfolios to ensure financial stability and optimal cash flow.
•  Implement and monitor strong financial controls, internal audit frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance across all entities.
•  Structure and manage the Group’s capital, lead investor relations, and secure financing through banks, investors, and strategic partners.
•  Analyze the profitability and cost structures of all subsidiaries to identify opportunities for efficiency, margin improvement, and value creation.
•  Ensure group-wide compliance with all tax legislation and statutory filing requirements, optimizing the Group’s tax position.
•  Directly oversee and harmonize the financial operations, reporting, and control environments of all subsidiary accounts.
•  Build, mentor, and lead a high-caliber finance team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous development.
•  Act as a key strategic partner to the Group Managing Director, subsidiary CEOs, and the Board, providing financial insight to support operational and growth initiatives.

 Requirements:

•  A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is highly preferred.
•  Must be a holder of a recognized professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent.
•  Must have SEC Registration. This is a mandatory requirement for this role. 
•  Minimum of 12-15 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 5 years in an executive leadership role (Group CFO, Deputy CFO, or Head of Finance) within a multi-subsidiary corporation or conglomerate.
•  In-depth knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, corporate governance, and financial regulations. Proven expertise in consolidated financial reporting and multi-entity cash flow management.
•  Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Outstanding communication, stakeholder management, and board-level presentation skills. A proven track record of leading and developing large teams.
•  Experience managing finances across diverse industries is a significant advantage.
•  Must be willing and able to travel extensively (approximately 25% of the time) to subsidiary locations across Nigeria.
•  High integrity, strong business acumen, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, multi-faceted environment.