Chief Financial Officer

Human Capital Partners (HCP) - Our client, a growing organization within the financial services sector, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Location: Lagos

Description

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across its Finance and Administration functions.
• The CFO will be responsible for strengthening financial systems and controls, driving financial planning and strategy, managing liquidity, treasury and investments, overseeing regulatory compliance, and providing strategic financial advice to the Executive Management and Board.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Finance and Administration function, including the development of appropriate structures, policies and processes.
• Lead financial reporting, accounting operations, financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and oversee budgeting, financial forecasting and business planning and manage liquidity, cash flow, treasury and investment activities.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the MD/CEO and Executive Management on business decisions, capital allocation, risks and opportunities.
• Support the development of financial and guarantee pricing models to promote long-term financial sustainability.
• Oversee tax matters and internal and external audit processes and lead administration and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with approved policies and procedures.
• Support fundraising initiatives, mid-term financial planning and long-term growth strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, management, auditors, tax advisors, vendors, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the Finance and Administration team in line with organizational growth.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from a reputable university.
• Professional membership/certification with ICAN, ACCA, ANAN, CIMA, IIA, CISA or another recognized professional accounting/auditing association.
• Minimum of 15 years’ proven professional experience within the MSME credit landscape or a similar role.
• At least 12 years of experience at senior managerial level.
• Deep knowledge of financial services, banking practices, financial markets, cash management and treasury instruments.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost management, risk management and financial analysis.
• Experience implementing accounting and financial reporting systems.