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Chief Financial Officer
About this role
DCSL Corporate Services Limited is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to oversee the company’s financial strategy, planning, reporting and governance. The role targets individuals with substantial post-qualification experience in senior financial leadership, preferably within the insurance or financial services sector. The company operates from Lagos with branches in Abuja and Port Harcourt and provides secretarial, governance, immigration and training services to various clients. Key duties include leading financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring IFRS/IFRS 17 compliance, overseeing tax and statutory audits, and maintaining financial controls and capital management.
What you would do
- Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting.
- Oversee financial reporting, accounting policies and regulatory compliance (IFRS/IFRS 17).
- Manage tax affairs and statutory audits.
- Monitor capital adequacy, solvency, liquidity, treasury operations and investment performance.
- Strengthen financial controls and manage financial risks.
- Drive cost optimisation and profitability.
- Coordinate audits and assurance processes.
- Strengthen financial governance and monitor business performance.
- Identify opportunities for improved profitability and revenue growth.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or ACA) preferred.
- 12 to 15 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial management or leadership role.
- Experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and regulatory reporting.
- Knowledge of IFRS/IFRS 17, capital and solvency management, treasury, taxation, audit and financial controls.
- MBA/MSc or insurance qualifications (ACII or CIIN) and training in IFRS 17, risk management or governance would be an advantage.
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