Finance & Investment Exec

**Only Candidates who apply as instructed in the “How to apply” section would be shortlisted

Finance & Investment Executive

Company: Berith Shield Holdings

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Berith Shield Holdings

Berith Shield Holdings is a forward-thinking financial and investment holding company committed to building and scaling transformative African ventures. Through its subsidiaries:

• Afrihood – Real estate and infrastructure development
• Waywayves – Creative and media platform
• Boothark – Technology marketplace ecosystem

We are driven by a singular vision: to mobilize capital and build enduring institutions that shape Africa’s economic future.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and commercially astute Finance & Investment Executive with direct responsibility for originating, pursuing, and securing capital, while ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and operational discipline across Berith Shield Holdings and its subsidiaries.

This role is fundamentally capital-facing and execution-driven, requiring someone who can actively engage investors, structure funding opportunities, and close transactions, while maintaining the financial integrity required to attract and sustain institutional capital.

This is a role for a deal-oriented finance professional who combines strong financial expertise with the ability to drive outcomes in capital raising and investment execution.

Key ResponsibilitiesCapital Raising & Investment Execution

• Lead the end-to-end execution of fundraising initiatives across Berith Shield Holdings and its subsidiaries
• Identify, develop, and actively pursue capital from:
• Institutional investors
• Private equity and venture capital firms
• Angel investors and high-net-worth individuals
• Development finance institutions (DFIs)
• Grant-making and philanthropic organizations
• Build and manage a robust capital pipeline, ensuring consistent deal flow and funding opportunities
• Drive investor engagement including outreach, meetings, follow-ups, and relationship management
• Prepare, refine, and present key investment materials:
• Financial models
• Pitch decks
• Investment memoranda
• Business cases
• Lead and support due diligence processes, negotiations, and transaction execution
• Work closely with leadership to structure deals aligned with long-term strategic objectives
• Explore and implement innovative funding structures including equity, debt, hybrid instruments, and non-dilutive capital

Financial Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records across the holding company and subsidiaries
• Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Consolidate group financials for internal decision-making and investor reporting

Accounting, Compliance & Regulatory Filings

• Ensure timely and accurate filing of:
• Tax returns
• VAT and statutory obligations
• Maintain full compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities
• Ensure all financial documentation is well-structured, complete, and audit-ready

Financial Analysis & Strategic Support

• Conduct financial and investment analysis to support business and expansion decisions
• Evaluate project viability, expected returns, and associated risks
• Provide insights on capital allocation and financial efficiency
• Support strategic planning with data-driven financial inputs

Investor Relations & Reporting

• Maintain structured communication with current and prospective investors
• Support the preparation of investor updates and performance reports
• Ensure transparency, accuracy, and consistency in financial disclosures

Key RequirementsExperience

• 3–6+ years of experience in finance, investment, corporate finance, or related fields
• Demonstrated involvement in capital raising, investor engagement, or deal execution
• Strong experience in financial reporting, compliance, and financial management

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• ACA / ACCA (completed or in progress) is highly preferred
• CFA (Level I or higher) is an added advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Clear understanding of capital markets and investment structures
• Ability to originate and manage investor relationships
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial tools

Personal Attributes

• Highly proactive with a strong ownership mindset
• Commercially driven with a bias for execution and results
• Confident in engaging senior stakeholders and investors
• Detail-oriented without losing strategic perspective
• Ambitious and motivated to build a career in investment and capital strategy

Why Join Berith Shield Holdings

• Direct responsibility for raising and structuring capital across multiple sectors
• Exposure to real, high-impact deals across real estate, technology, and media
• Opportunity to build deep expertise in capital markets, investment strategy, and financial leadership
• Be part of building a multi-sector African investment platform with global relevance

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit to hr@afrihood.com:

• An updated CV
• A brief statement highlighting:
• Their experience in capital raising, investment, or deal execution
• Their approach to sourcing and closing funding opportunities

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