Head of Finance & Operations
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Job summary
Our client, a growing advisory firm providing financial and strategic advisory services to clients across Africa and internationally, is seeking an experienced Head of Finance & Operations to provide strategic and hands-on leadership across finance, treasury, compliance, and business operations.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
4 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Lagos, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Lead the company’s finance function, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury, taxation, and compliance.
- Prepare and oversee management accounts, financial statements, board reports, tax filings, and regulatory returns.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and strategic financial planning.
- Manage treasury, liquidity, cash flow, and working capital effectively.
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support investment, expansion, pricing, and profitability decisions.
- Drive cost optimization and strengthen financial processes and internal controls.
- Liaise with auditors, regulators, banks, tax authorities, and other key financial stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Oversee administrative and business operations to ensure efficient day-to-day functioning.
- Provide leadership and guidance to finance and administrative teams.
- Support the Executive Management team with financial and operational insights for strategic decision-making.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, treasury, or financial management, with significant leadership experience.
- Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, taxation, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience preparing management accounts, board reports, and audited financial statements.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and Nigerian regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience in cash flow, working capital, and cost management.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound judgement.
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos (Hybrid)
Remuneration: NGN 2,500,000 Monthly
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